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List, at your next annual ask your inspector to look at the rivets inside your header tank. The fuel shutoff valve attachment is riveted to the tank, with a compound sealant between the 2 pieces. If your plane had ever sat around, and the rivets are rusted off as mine were, all it takes is one good twist on a stubborn fuel valve and the whole assembly will break loose - giving you 5 gallons of avgas in your lap. not a good thing. You have to use a small flashlight and mirror, or better yet a borescope. A lot of mechs have a simplified version of a borescope that uses a little mag lite as the light source. Once the valve adapter is off it cleans up really easy. 2 good sealants are PRO-SEAL and SEMKIT B. Jan Z Fresno, CA __________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A http://www.topica.com/t/17 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
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