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tonyplane(at)bellsouth.ne
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Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:44 am Post subject: Fuel

Bobby,

 I was, unknown to me, using BP, 93 Octane, with 5%  alcohol for some unknown short time.  I had been using BP for about two  years when I noticed that my fuel caps* were suddenly becoming difficult to  remove and it was to the point that the "locking tab/cap rotator" of the cap  would hardly move without some mechanical assist.  This was for my inboard  tanks only**.  It was then that I noticed that the gas pumps now had "may  contain up to 10% alcohol" stickers. 

     My electrical back up fuel pump  is after my gascolator, and before my fuel filter and engine mechanical  pump.  I had been flying in 90 - 100 F weather with no problems other than  the fuel cap problem.  

     * Fuel caps are "lightweight SPRL fuel  caps"; Aircraft Spruce P/N 05-28663, I believe.  Newer ones may have  alcohol resistant "O" rings.

    **I only put avgas in my outboard  tanks because I rarely use them and want avgas for longer term stability.  



      I now only use mogas  without the algore additive or avgas.  Even though the station at which   I buy my mogas has a sign "NO Alcohol", I still run a check.

  

 Tony Graziano

 XL/Jab; N493TG; 520 hrs.

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Peter H

Joined: 20 Mar 2007
Posts: 197

Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 4:07 pm Post subject: Fuel

Bobby  

I think you will find that Ethanol is a solvent for epoxy resin. Not sure if you have FG tanks?  

Peter  

         

  

From: owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of BobbyPaulk(at)COMCAST.NET

 Sent: Thursday, 20 August 2009 9:53 PM

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 Subject: Fuel  

  

     

List,

 Is anyone using Auto Fuel with Ethanol.  I am particularly interested in the 601 XL with Jabiru 3300 but would like data on any low wing with pumped fuel. 

 I know some Rotax pilots using it but they have gravity fed fuel systems. 

 I plan on starting test at altitude by using one tank for 100 LL and the other for High Octane BP that formerly was Amoco White gas. I was using it before the change to Ethanol but have had concerns about it now.

 Even using 100 LL I get a lower pressure with the boost pump prior to start when the engine is hot and been sitting for  a while. My main concern would be at Take Off with a hot engine and lose fuel fuel pressure due to Vaporization or cavitation. Ground temperature is normally over 90 deg. in summer.

 anyone have experience with this ??

 

 Bobby

 601 XL  87 Hrs.   

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sailor(at)mindspring.com
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Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 5:25 pm Post subject: Fuel

Kit builders now have a coating for the tanks so that is not a problem.



Sent from my iPhoneHollis Babb

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On Aug 20, 2009, at 7:02 PM, "Peter Harris" <peterjfharris(at)bigpond.com (peterjfharris(at)bigpond.com)> wrote:



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Bobby  

I think you will find that Ethanol is a solvent for epoxy resin. Not sure if you have FG tanks?  

Peter  

         

  

From: owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of BobbyPaulk(at)COMCAST.NET (BobbyPaulk(at)COMCAST.NET)

 Sent: Thursday, 20 August 2009 9:53 PM

 To: Digest JabiruEngine-List

 Subject: Fuel  

  

     

List,

 Is anyone using Auto Fuel with Ethanol.  I am particularly interested in the 601 XL with Jabiru 3300 but would like data on any low wing with pumped fuel. 

 I know some Rotax pilots using it but they have gravity fed fuel systems. 

 I plan on starting test at altitude by using one tank for 100 LL and the other for High Octane BP that formerly was Amoco White gas. I was using it before the change to Ethanol but have had concerns about it now.

 Even using 100 LL I get a lower pressure with the boost pump prior to start when the engine is hot and been sitting for  a while. My main concern would be at Take Off with a hot engine and lose fuel fuel pressure due to Vaporization or cavitation. Ground temperature is normally over 90 deg. in summer.

 anyone have experience with this ??

 

 Bobby

 601 XL  87 Hrs.   

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Peter H

Joined: 20 Mar 2007
Posts: 197

Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:08 pm Post subject: Fuel

Hollis,  

Have you got details of the stuff?  

Thanks  

Peter  

         

  

From: owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Hollis Babb

 Sent: Friday, 21 August 2009 11:25 AM

 To: jabiruengine-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Re: JabiruEngine-List: Fuel  

  

     

Kit builders now have a coating for the tanks so that is not a problem.

 

 Sent from my iPhone    

Hollis Babb  

    

256-506-2834  

    

   

  

    



 On Aug 20, 2009, at 7:02 PM, "Peter Harris" <peterjfharris(at)bigpond.com (peterjfharris(at)bigpond.com)> wrote:  

  [quote]      

Bobby  

I think you will find that Ethanol is a solvent for epoxy resin. Not sure if you have FG tanks?  

Peter  

         

  

From: owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of BobbyPaulk(at)COMCAST.NET (BobbyPaulk(at)COMCAST.NET)

 Sent: Thursday, 20 August 2009 9:53 PM

 To: Digest JabiruEngine-List

 Subject: Fuel  

  

     

List,

 Is anyone using Auto Fuel with Ethanol.  I am particularly interested in the 601 XL with Jabiru 3300 but would like data on any low wing with pumped fuel. 

 I know some Rotax pilots using it but they have gravity fed fuel systems. 

 I plan on starting test at altitude by using one tank for 100 LL and the other for High Octane BP that formerly was Amoco White gas. I was using it before the change to Ethanol but have had concerns about it now.

 Even using 100 LL I get a lower pressure with the boost pump prior to start when the engine is hot and been sitting for  a while. My main concern would be at Take Off with a hot engine and lose fuel fuel pressure due to Vaporization or cavitation. Ground temperature is normally over 90 deg. in summer.

 anyone have experience with this ??

 

 Bobby

 601 XL  87 Hrs.   

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sailor(at)mindspring.com
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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:17 am Post subject: Fuel

Ask Nick at:          

          

Phone:    931-680-1781

   Fax:      931-680-1817

   Email:  nick(at)flylightning.net (nick(at)flylightning.net)

   WEB: www.flylightning.net        

           

They use it in the Lightning that they build.  They   use the Jabaru 3300 in it.  They are there with Jabaru of America, where, I believe all Jabaru engines   for the US   are shipped. raft, LLC

   2842 Highway 231 North

 Shelbyville, TN  37160

   

   Located on the Shelbyville    Municipal Airport   (SYI)         

          

         

     

     

Hollis Babb  

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From: owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Peter Harris

 Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:07 PM

 To: jabiruengine-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: RE: JabiruEngine-List: Fuel  

  

   

Hollis,  

Have you got details of the stuff?  

Thanks  

Peter  

         

  

From: owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Hollis Babb

 Sent: Friday, 21 August 2009 11:25 AM

 To: jabiruengine-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Re: JabiruEngine-List: Fuel  

  

     

Kit builders now have a coating for the tanks so that is not a problem.

 

 Sent from my iPhone    

Hollis Babb  

    

256-506-2834  

    

   

  

    



 On Aug 20, 2009, at 7:02 PM, "Peter Harris" <peterjfharris(at)bigpond.com (peterjfharris(at)bigpond.com)> wrote:  

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Bobby  

I think you will find that Ethanol is a solvent for epoxy resin. Not sure if you have FG tanks?  

Peter  

         

  

From: owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of BobbyPaulk(at)COMCAST.NET (BobbyPaulk(at)COMCAST.NET)

 Sent: Thursday, 20 August 2009 9:53 PM

 To: Digest JabiruEngine-List

 Subject: Fuel  

  

     

List,

 Is anyone using Auto Fuel with Ethanol.  I am particularly interested in the 601 XL with Jabiru 3300 but would like data on any low wing with pumped fuel. 

 I know some Rotax pilots using it but they have gravity fed fuel systems. 

 I plan on starting test at altitude by using one tank for 100 LL and the other for High Octane BP that formerly was Amoco White gas. I was using it before the change to Ethanol but have had concerns about it now.

 Even using 100 LL I get a lower pressure with the boost pump prior to start when the engine is hot and been sitting for  a while. My main concern would be at Take Off with a hot engine and lose fuel fuel pressure due to Vaporization or cavitation. Ground temperature is normally over 90 deg. in summer.

 anyone have experience with this ??

 

 Bobby

 601 XL  87 Hrs.   

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Peter H

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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 1:55 pm Post subject: Fuel

Thanks Hollis!  

Peter  

         

  

From: owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Hollis Babb

 Sent: Saturday, 22 August 2009 1:55 AM

 To: jabiruengine-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: RE: JabiruEngine-List: Fuel  

  

   

Ask Nick at:          

          

Phone:    931-680-1781

   Fax:      931-680-1817

   Email:  nick(at)flylightning.net (nick(at)flylightning.net)

   WEB: www.flylightning.net        

           

They use it in the Lightning that they build.  They   use the Jabaru 3300 in it.  They are there with Jabaru of America, where, I believe all Jabaru engines   for the US   are shipped. raft, LLC

   2842 Highway 231 North

 Shelbyville, TN  37160

   

   Located on the Shelbyville    Municipal Airport   (SYI)         

          

         

   

     

Hollis Babb  

[img]cid:image001.gif(at)01CA22FD.4C262900[/img]  

Sailing Plus  

Computer Repair  

Web Design and Hosting  

Sailor(at)mindspring.com (Sailor(at)mindspring.com)   

www.SailingPlusStore.com    

256-506-2834  

        

  

From: owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Peter  Harris

 Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:07 PM

 To: jabiruengine-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: RE: JabiruEngine-List: Fuel  

  

   

Hollis,  

Have you got details of the stuff?  

Thanks  

Peter  

         

  

From: owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Hollis Babb

 Sent: Friday, 21 August 2009 11:25 AM

 To: jabiruengine-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Re: JabiruEngine-List: Fuel  

  

     

Kit builders now have a coating for the tanks so that is not a problem.

 

 Sent from my iPhone    

Hollis Babb  

    

256-506-2834  

    

   

  

    



 On Aug 20, 2009, at 7:02 PM, "Peter Harris" <peterjfharris(at)bigpond.com (peterjfharris(at)bigpond.com)> wrote:  

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Bobby  

I think you will find that Ethanol is a solvent for epoxy resin. Not sure if you have FG tanks?  

Peter  

         

  

From: owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-jabiruengine-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of BobbyPaulk(at)COMCAST.NET (BobbyPaulk(at)COMCAST.NET)

 Sent: Thursday, 20 August 2009 9:53 PM

 To: Digest JabiruEngine-List

 Subject: Fuel  

  

     

List,

 Is anyone using Auto Fuel with Ethanol.  I am particularly interested in the 601 XL with Jabiru 3300 but would like data on any low wing with pumped fuel. 

 I know some Rotax pilots using it but they have gravity fed fuel systems. 

 I plan on starting test at altitude by using one tank for 100 LL and the other for High Octane BP that formerly was Amoco White gas. I was using it before the change to Ethanol but have had concerns about it now.

 Even using 100 LL I get a lower pressure with the boost pump prior to start when the engine is hot and been sitting for  a while. My main concern would be at Take Off with a hot engine and lose fuel fuel pressure due to Vaporization or cavitation. Ground temperature is normally over 90 deg. in summer.

 anyone have experience with this ??

 

 Bobby

 601 XL  87 Hrs.   

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Roger Lee

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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:09 am Post subject: Re: Fuel

Kreem Weiss to coat your tanks.

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