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 Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 6:56 am Post subject: Another Warning on Auto Fuel. |
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We have recently seen 1 case of the KBS tank sealant becoming loose from the tank wall. This aircraft has been using Auto fuel, the owner did also state that the Auto fuel had been tested for ethanol before each use, and found none was present.
We have warned about the use of auto fuel before. Mainly the ethanol content, but also the additives in the fuel to create seasonal blends and cleaner systems.
The use of Auto Fuel in the SLSA LS1’s is prohibited by the POH, and is never approved for use. The only approved fuel is 100LL.
Experimental owners or operators must make their own decision to stop using it.
We recommend the discontinued use of Auto-fuel in Lightning kit aircraft or ELSAs.
The only recommended fuel for use in the kit aircraft or ELSAs is also 100LL
The operational cost difference of using 100LL over auto fuel is far lower than; re-sealing a tank, wing replacement due to damage of the core material , or a clogged fuel system that results in an off field landing.
Do not use Auto-fuel.
Nick Otterback
Arion Aircraft LLC
R&D Technical Support
931-680-1781
nick(at)flylightning.net (nick(at)flylightning.net)
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| Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:08 am Post subject: Another Warning on Auto Fuel. |
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So what you're saying, is maybe we shouldn't use auto fuel?
;<)
Ken Bailey
On Oct 8, 2012, at 9:56 AM, "Nick Otterback" <nick(at)flylightning.net (nick(at)flylightning.net)> wrote:
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We have recently seen 1 case of the KBS tank sealant becoming loose from the tank wall. This aircraft has been using Auto fuel, the owner did also state that the Auto fuel had been tested for ethanol before each use, and found none was present.
We have warned about the use of auto fuel before. Mainly the ethanol content, but also the additives in the fuel to create seasonal blends and cleaner systems.
The use of Auto Fuel in the SLSA LS1’s is prohibited by the POH, and is never approved for use. The only approved fuel is 100LL.
Experimental owners or operators must make their own decision to stop using it.
We recommend the discontinued use of Auto-fuel in Lightning kit aircraft or ELSAs.
The only recommended fuel for use in the kit aircraft or ELSAs is also 100LL
The operational cost difference of using 100LL over auto fuel is far lower than; re-sealing a tank, wing replacement due to damage of the core material , or a clogged fuel system that results in an off field landing.
Do not use Auto-fuel.
Nick Otterback
Arion Aircraft LLC
R&D Technical Support
931-680-1781
nick(at)flylightning.net (nick(at)flylightning.net)
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| Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:30 am Post subject: Another Warning on Auto Fuel. |
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Here in CA Avgas is the same or less than Mogas at the moment for the FBOs are not as quick to raise it at the pump, Watsonville is at 4.95/gal for 100LL, and Big Bear is just north of $5/gal
It's cheaper to fly your LS-1 than it is to drive and certainly faster and less frustrating than being in traffic.
Sent from my iPad
On Oct 8, 2012, at 9:06 AM, Ken Bailey <ken.bailey(at)tconline.net (ken.bailey(at)tconline.net)> wrote:
| Quote: | So what you're saying, is maybe we shouldn't use auto fuel?
;<)
Ken Bailey
On Oct 8, 2012, at 9:56 AM, "Nick Otterback" <nick(at)flylightning.net (nick(at)flylightning.net)> wrote:
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We have recently seen 1 case of the KBS tank sealant becoming loose from the tank wall. This aircraft has been using Auto fuel, the owner did also state that the Auto fuel had been tested for ethanol before each use, and found none was present.
We have warned about the use of auto fuel before. Mainly the ethanol content, but also the additives in the fuel to create seasonal blends and cleaner systems.
The use of Auto Fuel in the SLSA LS1’s is prohibited by the POH, and is never approved for use. The only approved fuel is 100LL.
Experimental owners or operators must make their own decision to stop using it.
We recommend the discontinued use of Auto-fuel in Lightning kit aircraft or ELSAs.
The only recommended fuel for use in the kit aircraft or ELSAs is also 100LL
The operational cost difference of using 100LL over auto fuel is far lower than; re-sealing a tank, wing replacement due to damage of the core material , or a clogged fuel system that results in an off field landing.
Do not use Auto-fuel.
Nick Otterback
Arion Aircraft LLC
R&D Technical Support
931-680-1781
nick(at)flylightning.net (nick(at)flylightning.net)
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