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pmdental(at)btinternet.co
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Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2021 11:23 am Post subject: Fuel stabilizer

Hi ,

  

 Anyone out there used a ‘fuel stabilizer’ in their Europa ?

  

 I have kit no 625, G-OVPM, Tri-Gear with polypropylene tank & Rotax 912  ULS.

  

 During the winter months when it’s harder to get the flying hours,there is  concern for all the engine & tank components ?

  

 Does anyone know  if there are any drawbacks to using this stuff  ??

  

 Thanks in advance for any opinions ?

  

 Paul

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budyerly@msn.com

Joined: 05 Oct 2019
Posts: 286
Location: Florida USA

Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2021 2:17 pm Post subject: Fuel stabilizer

Paul,



Page 43 of my troubleshooting guide.  Latest updates on my website below.  Stabil won’t hurt a thing.  Don’t ever leave ethanol laced fuel in the tank beyond a few weeks unless you can survive the low octane.  Don’t leave ethanol laced fuel in the tank more than a few months without water and other nasty growths in you fuel system and corrosion in your carbs.  100LL seems to last for years without issues with water or octane loss or any damage of any fuel components.  Poly tanks don’t sweat but can get nasty if left filled with car gas.  Again, see my troubleshooting guide.

Here's a photo of six month old auto fuel (93octane with 10% or less ethanol originally) which sat for 7 months in the Europa tank in Kansas over the winter.



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Do your own research as nothing good happens to an airplane that sits.  I know that is an issue up North in the winter.  Prep your engine also for storage.  See my troubleshooting guide on what should be done to store the engine also in your Rotax maintenance manuals.  Page 13 and on covers preservation for the engine in my troubleshooting guide.



Bud Yerly

https://www.customflightcreations.com



From: owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com <owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com> On Behalf Of Paul Munford

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Subject: Fuel stabilizer



Hi ,



Anyone out there used a ‘fuel stabilizer’ in their Europa ?



I have kit no 625, G-OVPM, Tri-Gear with polypropylene tank & Rotax 912 ULS

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budyerly@msn.com

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Posts: 286
Location: Florida USA

Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2021 2:43 pm Post subject: Re: Fuel stabilizer

Photo didn't show of old gas over winter.  Too large.

The Europa Club has my topic on ethanol from some years ago.

I've attached it below.

Bud

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h&jeuropa

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Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:31 am Post subject: Re: Fuel stabilizer

Paul,



We've used Stabil every winter for over 15 years with no problems. We are located in Michigan and due to snow, the airplane is stored in unheated hangar from late December until March. 



We try to have the tank about 1/2 full (8 gallons or so) with our usual Mogas.  We pour in the Stabil per their instructions and run the electric pumps (914) with the throttle open.    In the Spring, we top the tank with fresh Mogas, do a detailed runup, take a couple circuits around our home airport and then fly as usual.



Jim & Heather

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pmdental(at)btinternet.co
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Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:37 am Post subject: Fuel stabilizer

Thanks for your replies to my question about fuel stabilizers.



All the best to Europa owners/flyers & builders for 2022 , - it's got to be 

better than this year ??



Paul Munford - Kit 625.   G-OVPM



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