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Re: X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel

 

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It will probably take you about one hour to remove everything and have the tanks lying on the ground

Justin Gregoris wrote on 13/04/2022 11:14 pm:
How involved is it to remove my oem fuel tank and fully clean it out?

do i just undo the velcro at the bottom of the fuselage to get to all fastening straps, or will it require more dismantling?



From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of NOLTON BEALE via groups.io <nonobeale@...>
Sent: April 13, 2022 7:46 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel
?
My light yellow tanks started blistering so I took them out fabricated aluminum tanks and solve my problem.

On Apr 12, 2022, at 11:09 PM, Pipistrel Moderator <pipistrel.aircraft@...> wrote:

? Not everyone has a Jabiru engine fitted,?? The Rotax prefers car fuel.

Either way, the fuel tank in the X-Air aircraft is just vinyl ester resins and they are affected eventually by fuels of any description, especially when you have to make it as light and thin as possible.

Best for any fuel still seems to be polyethylene but its heavy.... ? Look at how many outboard motor fuel tanks there are around the world that are left outside day and night, in some and rain and use all sorts of fuels and yet they are still working after 30 years, can't do that with a Fiberglass fuel tank.


Geoffrey Gartshore wrote on 13/04/2022 2:03 pm:
Wouldn’t it be safest just to use only 100 all fuel only, after you have thoroughly cleaned your tank? ??

Mogas has to be carefully sampled every time to ensure No ethanol, which is the problem for fibreglass tanks. ??

While 100 LL can lead to plug fouling if proper mixture management is not employed, ?I never had that problem even with my Jabiru engine that had no manual mixture control. ?The Jabiru engine manual even recommends using ?100 LL for good engine performance and cooling. ? My AME highly recommends using AVgas. ? ? He also says many owners who tout the benefit of their Mogas STC don’t really realize what the STC means. ? You don’t just throw in Mogas and take off. ?The STC requires specific sampling technique prior to a flight for compliance. ? The “devil is in the details “. ??



Geoff Gartshore
Zenith CH200 GCUD
Waterloo, Ontario?

On Apr 12, 2022, at 9:30 PM, Justin Gregoris <jgregoris789@...> wrote:

?
Very interesting and valuable information, as usual Michael.

I will keep my eye out.

I noticed my gascolator valve leaking today.

My tank has been completely dry for 3 months. I just put fresh fuel in it and I thought to open the gascolator. Sure enough, it started leaking. Now I understand what those white rabbit like hair particles were.

I did notice these particles in the fuel filter before but now I will clean it more often.

Many thanks!

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Pipistrel Moderator <pipistrel.aircraft@...>
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 9:25:40 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel
?
It honestly depends on the fuel and the additives that are used locally when it is produced.....?? Fuel is not fuel any more..........

I have seen some excessive fuel tanks deteriorate in as little as 12 months from ethanol car fuel. If you have debris inside the fuel tank that is flaking off the best thing to do is drain the fuel tanks, put about 3 feet of chain in the fuel tank and Shake like crazy !?? the chain will break off any of the exposed fibres, you then need to flush the fuel tank as many times as you can to remove the debris and you should be good for another year or two.

Because the debris is normally fibreglass it is almost impossible to see in the fuel filter when it is wet Because it is completely translucent (just like Glass)?? When it dries out however it looks white like rabbit fur or something similar so if you just looking your fuel Filter if it has a glass Shield you may not see that your fuel filter is 90% clogged. It is amazing when you pull the fuel filter apart and the fuel starts to evaporate it looks like all of these fibres are actually growing on the fuel filter as they dry out and become visible.



Geoffrey Gartshore wrote on 13/04/2022 11:20 am:

My XAir tank was whitish, I only used 100 LL , and I never had any debris issues in the Gascolator.?

?

Geoff Gartshore

Zenith CH200 GCUD

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

?

?

Sent from for Windows 10

?

?

From: Pipistrel Moderator
Sent: April 12, 2022 8:58 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel

?

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Justin Gregoris wrote on 13/04/2022 10:39 am:

Hello everyone,

I have read that the x air Hanuman comes with two different types/colours of fuel tanks - one that is capable of running avgas and MoGas with ethanol (yellow-ish tan coloured tank), while the other white-clear tank only accepts avgas. Please correct me if I'm wrong.???? I have not heard this ???

Anyway, I have the yellow-tan tank that can accept both grades if fuel. I don't know if the above information is irrelevant, but after 150hrs of fuel tank use (14yrs since new), I am noticing flakes from the material of the fuel tank.

The only fuel that has been run in this plane is 100LL.?

I notice the fuel filter trapping these particles but why is this happening ????? The resin is leaching (being eaten) away by the fuel additives from the fibreglass and the fibres are breaking off, this is your "debris" most probaby

?

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Re: X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel

 

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How involved is it to remove my oem fuel tank and fully clean it out?

do i just undo the velcro at the bottom of the fuselage to get to all fastening straps, or will it require more dismantling?



From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of NOLTON BEALE via groups.io <nonobeale@...>
Sent: April 13, 2022 7:46 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel
?
My light yellow tanks started blistering so I took them out fabricated aluminum tanks and solve my problem.

On Apr 12, 2022, at 11:09 PM, Pipistrel Moderator <pipistrel.aircraft@...> wrote:

? Not everyone has a Jabiru engine fitted,?? The Rotax prefers car fuel.

Either way, the fuel tank in the X-Air aircraft is just vinyl ester resins and they are affected eventually by fuels of any description, especially when you have to make it as light and thin as possible.

Best for any fuel still seems to be polyethylene but its heavy.... ? Look at how many outboard motor fuel tanks there are around the world that are left outside day and night, in some and rain and use all sorts of fuels and yet they are still working after 30 years, can't do that with a Fiberglass fuel tank.


Geoffrey Gartshore wrote on 13/04/2022 2:03 pm:
Wouldn’t it be safest just to use only 100 all fuel only, after you have thoroughly cleaned your tank? ??

Mogas has to be carefully sampled every time to ensure No ethanol, which is the problem for fibreglass tanks. ??

While 100 LL can lead to plug fouling if proper mixture management is not employed, ?I never had that problem even with my Jabiru engine that had no manual mixture control. ?The Jabiru engine manual even recommends using ?100 LL for good engine performance and cooling. ? My AME highly recommends using AVgas. ? ? He also says many owners who tout the benefit of their Mogas STC don’t really realize what the STC means. ? You don’t just throw in Mogas and take off. ?The STC requires specific sampling technique prior to a flight for compliance. ? The “devil is in the details “. ??



Geoff Gartshore
Zenith CH200 GCUD
Waterloo, Ontario?

On Apr 12, 2022, at 9:30 PM, Justin Gregoris <jgregoris789@...> wrote:

?
Very interesting and valuable information, as usual Michael.

I will keep my eye out.

I noticed my gascolator valve leaking today.

My tank has been completely dry for 3 months. I just put fresh fuel in it and I thought to open the gascolator. Sure enough, it started leaking. Now I understand what those white rabbit like hair particles were.

I did notice these particles in the fuel filter before but now I will clean it more often.

Many thanks!

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Pipistrel Moderator <pipistrel.aircraft@...>
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 9:25:40 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel
?
It honestly depends on the fuel and the additives that are used locally when it is produced.....?? Fuel is not fuel any more..........

I have seen some excessive fuel tanks deteriorate in as little as 12 months from ethanol car fuel. If you have debris inside the fuel tank that is flaking off the best thing to do is drain the fuel tanks, put about 3 feet of chain in the fuel tank and Shake like crazy !?? the chain will break off any of the exposed fibres, you then need to flush the fuel tank as many times as you can to remove the debris and you should be good for another year or two.

Because the debris is normally fibreglass it is almost impossible to see in the fuel filter when it is wet Because it is completely translucent (just like Glass)?? When it dries out however it looks white like rabbit fur or something similar so if you just looking your fuel Filter if it has a glass Shield you may not see that your fuel filter is 90% clogged. It is amazing when you pull the fuel filter apart and the fuel starts to evaporate it looks like all of these fibres are actually growing on the fuel filter as they dry out and become visible.



Geoffrey Gartshore wrote on 13/04/2022 11:20 am:

My XAir tank was whitish, I only used 100 LL , and I never had any debris issues in the Gascolator.?

?

Geoff Gartshore

Zenith CH200 GCUD

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

?

?

Sent from for Windows 10

?

?

From: Pipistrel Moderator
Sent: April 12, 2022 8:58 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel

?

?

Justin Gregoris wrote on 13/04/2022 10:39 am:

Hello everyone,

I have read that the x air Hanuman comes with two different types/colours of fuel tanks - one that is capable of running avgas and MoGas with ethanol (yellow-ish tan coloured tank), while the other white-clear tank only accepts avgas. Please correct me if I'm wrong.???? I have not heard this ???

Anyway, I have the yellow-tan tank that can accept both grades if fuel. I don't know if the above information is irrelevant, but after 150hrs of fuel tank use (14yrs since new), I am noticing flakes from the material of the fuel tank.

The only fuel that has been run in this plane is 100LL.?

I notice the fuel filter trapping these particles but why is this happening ????? The resin is leaching (being eaten) away by the fuel additives from the fibreglass and the fibres are breaking off, this is your "debris" most probaby

?

--

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With regards, Michael Coates
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Australia & New Zealand

AU +61 7 5522 0583
USA +1 213 984 1237
Slovenia +386 3041 6470

Email: info@...
Web:
Skype: xcomavionics

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Winner of the EAA August Raspet Award 2012
Pipistrel Aircraft - Dealer of the year 2017

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--

With regards, Michael Coates
Pipistrel Aircraft Master Distributor for USA,
Australia & New Zealand

AU +61 7 5522 0583
USA +1 213 984 1237
Slovenia +386 3041 6470

Email: info@...
Web:
Skype: xcomavionics


Pipistrel Aircraft - Dealer of the year 2012
Winner of the EAA August Raspet Award 2012
Pipistrel Aircraft - Dealer of the year 2017

--

With regards, Michael Coates
Pipistrel Aircraft Master Distributor for USA,
Australia & New Zealand

AU +61 7 5522 0583
USA +1 213 984 1237
Slovenia +386 3041 6470

Email: info@...
Web:
Skype: xcomavionics


Pipistrel Aircraft - Dealer of the year 2012
Winner of the EAA August Raspet Award 2012
Pipistrel Aircraft - Dealer of the year 2017


Re: X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel

 

开云体育

My light yellow tanks started blistering so I took them out fabricated aluminum tanks and solve my problem.

On Apr 12, 2022, at 11:09 PM, Pipistrel Moderator <pipistrel.aircraft@...> wrote:

? Not everyone has a Jabiru engine fitted,?? The Rotax prefers car fuel.

Either way, the fuel tank in the X-Air aircraft is just vinyl ester resins and they are affected eventually by fuels of any description, especially when you have to make it as light and thin as possible.

Best for any fuel still seems to be polyethylene but its heavy.... ? Look at how many outboard motor fuel tanks there are around the world that are left outside day and night, in some and rain and use all sorts of fuels and yet they are still working after 30 years, can't do that with a Fiberglass fuel tank.


Geoffrey Gartshore wrote on 13/04/2022 2:03 pm:
Wouldn’t it be safest just to use only 100 all fuel only, after you have thoroughly cleaned your tank? ??

Mogas has to be carefully sampled every time to ensure No ethanol, which is the problem for fibreglass tanks. ??

While 100 LL can lead to plug fouling if proper mixture management is not employed, ?I never had that problem even with my Jabiru engine that had no manual mixture control. ?The Jabiru engine manual even recommends using ?100 LL for good engine performance and cooling. ? My AME highly recommends using AVgas. ? ? He also says many owners who tout the benefit of their Mogas STC don’t really realize what the STC means. ? You don’t just throw in Mogas and take off. ?The STC requires specific sampling technique prior to a flight for compliance. ? The “devil is in the details “. ??



Geoff Gartshore
Zenith CH200 GCUD
Waterloo, Ontario?

On Apr 12, 2022, at 9:30 PM, Justin Gregoris <jgregoris789@...> wrote:

?
Very interesting and valuable information, as usual Michael.

I will keep my eye out.

I noticed my gascolator valve leaking today.

My tank has been completely dry for 3 months. I just put fresh fuel in it and I thought to open the gascolator. Sure enough, it started leaking. Now I understand what those white rabbit like hair particles were.

I did notice these particles in the fuel filter before but now I will clean it more often.

Many thanks!

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Pipistrel Moderator <pipistrel.aircraft@...>
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 9:25:40 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel
?
It honestly depends on the fuel and the additives that are used locally when it is produced.....?? Fuel is not fuel any more..........

I have seen some excessive fuel tanks deteriorate in as little as 12 months from ethanol car fuel. If you have debris inside the fuel tank that is flaking off the best thing to do is drain the fuel tanks, put about 3 feet of chain in the fuel tank and Shake like crazy !?? the chain will break off any of the exposed fibres, you then need to flush the fuel tank as many times as you can to remove the debris and you should be good for another year or two.

Because the debris is normally fibreglass it is almost impossible to see in the fuel filter when it is wet Because it is completely translucent (just like Glass)?? When it dries out however it looks white like rabbit fur or something similar so if you just looking your fuel Filter if it has a glass Shield you may not see that your fuel filter is 90% clogged. It is amazing when you pull the fuel filter apart and the fuel starts to evaporate it looks like all of these fibres are actually growing on the fuel filter as they dry out and become visible.



Geoffrey Gartshore wrote on 13/04/2022 11:20 am:

My XAir tank was whitish, I only used 100 LL , and I never had any debris issues in the Gascolator.?

?

Geoff Gartshore

Zenith CH200 GCUD

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

?

?

Sent from for Windows 10

?

?

From: Pipistrel Moderator
Sent: April 12, 2022 8:58 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel

?

?

Justin Gregoris wrote on 13/04/2022 10:39 am:

Hello everyone,

I have read that the x air Hanuman comes with two different types/colours of fuel tanks - one that is capable of running avgas and MoGas with ethanol (yellow-ish tan coloured tank), while the other white-clear tank only accepts avgas. Please correct me if I'm wrong.???? I have not heard this ???

Anyway, I have the yellow-tan tank that can accept both grades if fuel. I don't know if the above information is irrelevant, but after 150hrs of fuel tank use (14yrs since new), I am noticing flakes from the material of the fuel tank.

The only fuel that has been run in this plane is 100LL.?

I notice the fuel filter trapping these particles but why is this happening ????? The resin is leaching (being eaten) away by the fuel additives from the fibreglass and the fibres are breaking off, this is your "debris" most probaby

?

--

<02081D2022224A4B96B496D8AC0CBB79.png>

With regards, Michael Coates
Pipistrel Aircraft Master Distributor for USA,
Australia & New Zealand

AU +61 7 5522 0583
USA +1 213 984 1237
Slovenia +386 3041 6470

Email: info@...
Web:
Skype: xcomavionics

<02081D2022224A4B96B496D8AC0CBB79.png>

Pipistrel Aircraft - Dealer of the year 2012
Winner of the EAA August Raspet Award 2012
Pipistrel Aircraft - Dealer of the year 2017

<02081D2022224A4B96B496D8AC0CBB79.png>

?


--

With regards, Michael Coates
Pipistrel Aircraft Master Distributor for USA,
Australia & New Zealand

AU +61 7 5522 0583
USA +1 213 984 1237
Slovenia +386 3041 6470

Email: info@...
Web:
Skype: xcomavionics


Pipistrel Aircraft - Dealer of the year 2012
Winner of the EAA August Raspet Award 2012
Pipistrel Aircraft - Dealer of the year 2017

--

With regards, Michael Coates
Pipistrel Aircraft Master Distributor for USA,
Australia & New Zealand

AU +61 7 5522 0583
USA +1 213 984 1237
Slovenia +386 3041 6470

Email: info@...
Web:
Skype: xcomavionics


Pipistrel Aircraft - Dealer of the year 2012
Winner of the EAA August Raspet Award 2012
Pipistrel Aircraft - Dealer of the year 2017


Re: X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel

 

开云体育

Not everyone has a Jabiru engine fitted,?? The Rotax prefers car fuel.

Either way, the fuel tank in the X-Air aircraft is just vinyl ester resins and they are affected eventually by fuels of any description, especially when you have to make it as light and thin as possible.

Best for any fuel still seems to be polyethylene but its heavy.... ? Look at how many outboard motor fuel tanks there are around the world that are left outside day and night, in some and rain and use all sorts of fuels and yet they are still working after 30 years, can't do that with a Fiberglass fuel tank.


Geoffrey Gartshore wrote on 13/04/2022 2:03 pm:
Wouldn’t it be safest just to use only 100 all fuel only, after you have thoroughly cleaned your tank? ??

Mogas has to be carefully sampled every time to ensure No ethanol, which is the problem for fibreglass tanks. ??

While 100 LL can lead to plug fouling if proper mixture management is not employed, ?I never had that problem even with my Jabiru engine that had no manual mixture control. ?The Jabiru engine manual even recommends using ?100 LL for good engine performance and cooling. ? My AME highly recommends using AVgas. ? ? He also says many owners who tout the benefit of their Mogas STC don’t really realize what the STC means. ? You don’t just throw in Mogas and take off. ?The STC requires specific sampling technique prior to a flight for compliance. ? The “devil is in the details “. ??



Geoff Gartshore
Zenith CH200 GCUD
Waterloo, Ontario?

On Apr 12, 2022, at 9:30 PM, Justin Gregoris <jgregoris789@...> wrote:

?
Very interesting and valuable information, as usual Michael.

I will keep my eye out.

I noticed my gascolator valve leaking today.

My tank has been completely dry for 3 months. I just put fresh fuel in it and I thought to open the gascolator. Sure enough, it started leaking. Now I understand what those white rabbit like hair particles were.

I did notice these particles in the fuel filter before but now I will clean it more often.

Many thanks!

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Pipistrel Moderator <pipistrel.aircraft@...>
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 9:25:40 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel
?
It honestly depends on the fuel and the additives that are used locally when it is produced.....?? Fuel is not fuel any more..........

I have seen some excessive fuel tanks deteriorate in as little as 12 months from ethanol car fuel. If you have debris inside the fuel tank that is flaking off the best thing to do is drain the fuel tanks, put about 3 feet of chain in the fuel tank and Shake like crazy !?? the chain will break off any of the exposed fibres, you then need to flush the fuel tank as many times as you can to remove the debris and you should be good for another year or two.

Because the debris is normally fibreglass it is almost impossible to see in the fuel filter when it is wet Because it is completely translucent (just like Glass)?? When it dries out however it looks white like rabbit fur or something similar so if you just looking your fuel Filter if it has a glass Shield you may not see that your fuel filter is 90% clogged. It is amazing when you pull the fuel filter apart and the fuel starts to evaporate it looks like all of these fibres are actually growing on the fuel filter as they dry out and become visible.



Geoffrey Gartshore wrote on 13/04/2022 11:20 am:

My XAir tank was whitish, I only used 100 LL , and I never had any debris issues in the Gascolator.?

?

Geoff Gartshore

Zenith CH200 GCUD

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

?

?

Sent from for Windows 10

?

?

From: Pipistrel Moderator
Sent: April 12, 2022 8:58 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel

?

?

Justin Gregoris wrote on 13/04/2022 10:39 am:

Hello everyone,

I have read that the x air Hanuman comes with two different types/colours of fuel tanks - one that is capable of running avgas and MoGas with ethanol (yellow-ish tan coloured tank), while the other white-clear tank only accepts avgas. Please correct me if I'm wrong.???? I have not heard this ???

Anyway, I have the yellow-tan tank that can accept both grades if fuel. I don't know if the above information is irrelevant, but after 150hrs of fuel tank use (14yrs since new), I am noticing flakes from the material of the fuel tank.

The only fuel that has been run in this plane is 100LL.?

I notice the fuel filter trapping these particles but why is this happening ????? The resin is leaching (being eaten) away by the fuel additives from the fibreglass and the fibres are breaking off, this is your "debris" most probaby

?

--

<02081D2022224A4B96B496D8AC0CBB79.png>

With regards, Michael Coates
Pipistrel Aircraft Master Distributor for USA,
Australia & New Zealand

AU +61 7 5522 0583
USA +1 213 984 1237
Slovenia +386 3041 6470

Email: info@...
Web:
Skype: xcomavionics

<02081D2022224A4B96B496D8AC0CBB79.png>

Pipistrel Aircraft - Dealer of the year 2012
Winner of the EAA August Raspet Award 2012
Pipistrel Aircraft - Dealer of the year 2017

<02081D2022224A4B96B496D8AC0CBB79.png>

?


--

With regards, Michael Coates
Pipistrel Aircraft Master Distributor for USA,
Australia & New Zealand

AU +61 7 5522 0583
USA +1 213 984 1237
Slovenia +386 3041 6470

Email: info@...
Web:
Skype: xcomavionics


Pipistrel Aircraft - Dealer of the year 2012
Winner of the EAA August Raspet Award 2012
Pipistrel Aircraft - Dealer of the year 2017

--

With regards, Michael Coates
Pipistrel Aircraft Master Distributor for USA,
Australia & New Zealand

AU +61 7 5522 0583
USA +1 213 984 1237
Slovenia +386 3041 6470

Email: info@...
Web:
Skype: xcomavionics


Pipistrel Aircraft - Dealer of the year 2012
Winner of the EAA August Raspet Award 2012
Pipistrel Aircraft - Dealer of the year 2017


Re: X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel

 

开云体育

Wouldn’t it be safest just to use only 100 all fuel only, after you have thoroughly cleaned your tank? ??

Mogas has to be carefully sampled every time to ensure No ethanol, which is the problem for fibreglass tanks. ??

While 100 LL can lead to plug fouling if proper mixture management is not employed, ?I never had that problem even with my Jabiru engine that had no manual mixture control. ?The Jabiru engine manual even recommends using ?100 LL for good engine performance and cooling. ? My AME highly recommends using AVgas. ? ? He also says many owners who tout the benefit of their Mogas STC don’t really realize what the STC means. ? You don’t just throw in Mogas and take off. ?The STC requires specific sampling technique prior to a flight for compliance. ? The “devil is in the details “. ??



Geoff Gartshore
Zenith CH200 GCUD
Waterloo, Ontario?

On Apr 12, 2022, at 9:30 PM, Justin Gregoris <jgregoris789@...> wrote:

?
Very interesting and valuable information, as usual Michael.

I will keep my eye out.

I noticed my gascolator valve leaking today.

My tank has been completely dry for 3 months. I just put fresh fuel in it and I thought to open the gascolator. Sure enough, it started leaking. Now I understand what those white rabbit like hair particles were.

I did notice these particles in the fuel filter before but now I will clean it more often.

Many thanks!

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Pipistrel Moderator <pipistrel.aircraft@...>
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 9:25:40 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
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It honestly depends on the fuel and the additives that are used locally when it is produced.....?? Fuel is not fuel any more..........

I have seen some excessive fuel tanks deteriorate in as little as 12 months from ethanol car fuel. If you have debris inside the fuel tank that is flaking off the best thing to do is drain the fuel tanks, put about 3 feet of chain in the fuel tank and Shake like crazy !?? the chain will break off any of the exposed fibres, you then need to flush the fuel tank as many times as you can to remove the debris and you should be good for another year or two.

Because the debris is normally fibreglass it is almost impossible to see in the fuel filter when it is wet Because it is completely translucent (just like Glass)?? When it dries out however it looks white like rabbit fur or something similar so if you just looking your fuel Filter if it has a glass Shield you may not see that your fuel filter is 90% clogged. It is amazing when you pull the fuel filter apart and the fuel starts to evaporate it looks like all of these fibres are actually growing on the fuel filter as they dry out and become visible.



Geoffrey Gartshore wrote on 13/04/2022 11:20 am:

My XAir tank was whitish, I only used 100 LL , and I never had any debris issues in the Gascolator.?

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Geoff Gartshore

Zenith CH200 GCUD

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Justin Gregoris wrote on 13/04/2022 10:39 am:

Hello everyone,

I have read that the x air Hanuman comes with two different types/colours of fuel tanks - one that is capable of running avgas and MoGas with ethanol (yellow-ish tan coloured tank), while the other white-clear tank only accepts avgas. Please correct me if I'm wrong.???? I have not heard this ???

Anyway, I have the yellow-tan tank that can accept both grades if fuel. I don't know if the above information is irrelevant, but after 150hrs of fuel tank use (14yrs since new), I am noticing flakes from the material of the fuel tank.

The only fuel that has been run in this plane is 100LL.?

I notice the fuel filter trapping these particles but why is this happening ????? The resin is leaching (being eaten) away by the fuel additives from the fibreglass and the fibres are breaking off, this is your "debris" most probaby

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Re: X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel

 

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Very interesting and valuable information, as usual Michael.

I will keep my eye out.

I noticed my gascolator valve leaking today.

My tank has been completely dry for 3 months. I just put fresh fuel in it and I thought to open the gascolator. Sure enough, it started leaking. Now I understand what those white rabbit like hair particles were.

I did notice these particles in the fuel filter before but now I will clean it more often.

Many thanks!


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To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel
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It honestly depends on the fuel and the additives that are used locally when it is produced.....?? Fuel is not fuel any more..........

I have seen some excessive fuel tanks deteriorate in as little as 12 months from ethanol car fuel. If you have debris inside the fuel tank that is flaking off the best thing to do is drain the fuel tanks, put about 3 feet of chain in the fuel tank and Shake like crazy !?? the chain will break off any of the exposed fibres, you then need to flush the fuel tank as many times as you can to remove the debris and you should be good for another year or two.

Because the debris is normally fibreglass it is almost impossible to see in the fuel filter when it is wet Because it is completely translucent (just like Glass)?? When it dries out however it looks white like rabbit fur or something similar so if you just looking your fuel Filter if it has a glass Shield you may not see that your fuel filter is 90% clogged. It is amazing when you pull the fuel filter apart and the fuel starts to evaporate it looks like all of these fibres are actually growing on the fuel filter as they dry out and become visible.



Geoffrey Gartshore wrote on 13/04/2022 11:20 am:

My XAir tank was whitish, I only used 100 LL , and I never had any debris issues in the Gascolator.?

?

Geoff Gartshore

Zenith CH200 GCUD

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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From: Pipistrel Moderator
Sent: April 12, 2022 8:58 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel

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Justin Gregoris wrote on 13/04/2022 10:39 am:

Hello everyone,

I have read that the x air Hanuman comes with two different types/colours of fuel tanks - one that is capable of running avgas and MoGas with ethanol (yellow-ish tan coloured tank), while the other white-clear tank only accepts avgas. Please correct me if I'm wrong.???? I have not heard this ???

Anyway, I have the yellow-tan tank that can accept both grades if fuel. I don't know if the above information is irrelevant, but after 150hrs of fuel tank use (14yrs since new), I am noticing flakes from the material of the fuel tank.

The only fuel that has been run in this plane is 100LL.?

I notice the fuel filter trapping these particles but why is this happening ????? The resin is leaching (being eaten) away by the fuel additives from the fibreglass and the fibres are breaking off, this is your "debris" most probaby

?

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Re: X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel

 

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It honestly depends on the fuel and the additives that are used locally when it is produced.....?? Fuel is not fuel any more..........

I have seen some excessive fuel tanks deteriorate in as little as 12 months from ethanol car fuel. If you have debris inside the fuel tank that is flaking off the best thing to do is drain the fuel tanks, put about 3 feet of chain in the fuel tank and Shake like crazy !?? the chain will break off any of the exposed fibres, you then need to flush the fuel tank as many times as you can to remove the debris and you should be good for another year or two.

Because the debris is normally fibreglass it is almost impossible to see in the fuel filter when it is wet Because it is completely translucent (just like Glass)?? When it dries out however it looks white like rabbit fur or something similar so if you just looking your fuel Filter if it has a glass Shield you may not see that your fuel filter is 90% clogged. It is amazing when you pull the fuel filter apart and the fuel starts to evaporate it looks like all of these fibres are actually growing on the fuel filter as they dry out and become visible.



Geoffrey Gartshore wrote on 13/04/2022 11:20 am:

My XAir tank was whitish, I only used 100 LL , and I never had any debris issues in the Gascolator.?

?

Geoff Gartshore

Zenith CH200 GCUD

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

?

?

Sent from for Windows 10

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From: Pipistrel Moderator
Sent: April 12, 2022 8:58 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel

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Justin Gregoris wrote on 13/04/2022 10:39 am:

Hello everyone,

I have read that the x air Hanuman comes with two different types/colours of fuel tanks - one that is capable of running avgas and MoGas with ethanol (yellow-ish tan coloured tank), while the other white-clear tank only accepts avgas. Please correct me if I'm wrong.???? I have not heard this ???

Anyway, I have the yellow-tan tank that can accept both grades if fuel. I don't know if the above information is irrelevant, but after 150hrs of fuel tank use (14yrs since new), I am noticing flakes from the material of the fuel tank.

The only fuel that has been run in this plane is 100LL.?

I notice the fuel filter trapping these particles but why is this happening ????? The resin is leaching (being eaten) away by the fuel additives from the fibreglass and the fibres are breaking off, this is your "debris" most probaby

?

--

With regards, Michael Coates
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Australia & New Zealand

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Re: X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel

 

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Yes sir - you are bang on.

So what do I do??

Replacing the tank is out of the question for me.

Do I simply and constantly clean the fuel filter every 10hours??


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Geoffrey Gartshore <geoff.gartshore@...>
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 9:20:44 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel
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My XAir tank was whitish, I only used 100 LL , and I never had any debris issues in the Gascolator.?

?

Geoff Gartshore

Zenith CH200 GCUD

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

?

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Sent from for Windows 10

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From: Pipistrel Moderator
Sent: April 12, 2022 8:58 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel

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Justin Gregoris wrote on 13/04/2022 10:39 am:

Hello everyone,

I have read that the x air Hanuman comes with two different types/colours of fuel tanks - one that is capable of running avgas and MoGas with ethanol (yellow-ish tan coloured tank), while the other white-clear tank only accepts avgas. Please correct me if I'm wrong.???? I have not heard this ???

Anyway, I have the yellow-tan tank that can accept both grades if fuel. I don't know if the above information is irrelevant, but after 150hrs of fuel tank use (14yrs since new), I am noticing flakes from the material of the fuel tank.

The only fuel that has been run in this plane is 100LL.?

I notice the fuel filter trapping these particles but why is this happening ????? The resin is leaching (being eaten) away by the fuel additives from the fibreglass and the fibres are breaking off, this is your "debris" most probaby

?

--

With regards, Michael Coates
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Australia & New Zealand

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USA +1 213 984 1237
Slovenia +386 3041 6470

Email: info@...
Web:
Skype: xcomavionics

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Re: X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel

 

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My XAir tank was whitish, I only used 100 LL , and I never had any debris issues in the Gascolator.?

?

Geoff Gartshore

Zenith CH200 GCUD

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

?

?

Sent from for Windows 10

?

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From: Pipistrel Moderator
Sent: April 12, 2022 8:58 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel

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Justin Gregoris wrote on 13/04/2022 10:39 am:

Hello everyone,

I have read that the x air Hanuman comes with two different types/colours of fuel tanks - one that is capable of running avgas and MoGas with ethanol (yellow-ish tan coloured tank), while the other white-clear tank only accepts avgas. Please correct me if I'm wrong.???? I have not heard this ???

Anyway, I have the yellow-tan tank that can accept both grades if fuel. I don't know if the above information is irrelevant, but after 150hrs of fuel tank use (14yrs since new), I am noticing flakes from the material of the fuel tank.

The only fuel that has been run in this plane is 100LL.?

I notice the fuel filter trapping these particles but why is this happening ????? The resin is leaching (being eaten) away by the fuel additives from the fibreglass and the fibres are breaking off, this is your "debris" most probaby

?

--

With regards, Michael Coates
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Australia & New Zealand

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Email: info@...
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Re: X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel

 

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Justin Gregoris wrote on 13/04/2022 10:39 am:
Hello everyone,

I have read that the x air Hanuman comes with two different types/colours of fuel tanks - one that is capable of running avgas and MoGas with ethanol (yellow-ish tan coloured tank), while the other white-clear tank only accepts avgas. Please correct me if I'm wrong.???? I have not heard this ???

Anyway, I have the yellow-tan tank that can accept both grades if fuel. I don't know if the above information is irrelevant, but after 150hrs of fuel tank use (14yrs since new), I am noticing flakes from the material of the fuel tank.

The only fuel that has been run in this plane is 100LL.?

I notice the fuel filter trapping these particles but why is this happening ????? The resin is leaching (being eaten) away by the fuel additives from the fibreglass and the fibres are breaking off, this is your "debris" most probaby

--

With regards, Michael Coates
Pipistrel Aircraft Master Distributor for USA,
Australia & New Zealand

AU +61 7 5522 0583
USA +1 213 984 1237
Slovenia +386 3041 6470

Email: info@...
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Skype: xcomavionics


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X Air Hawk fuel tank 'shedding' particles into fuel

 

Hello everyone,

I have read that the x air Hanuman comes with two different types/colours of fuel tanks - one that is capable of running avgas and MoGas with ethanol (yellow-ish tan coloured tank), while the other white-clear tank only accepts avgas. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Anyway, I have the yellow-tan tank that can accept both grades if fuel. I don't know if the above information is irrelevant, but after 150hrs of fuel tank use (14yrs since new), I am noticing flakes from the material of the fuel tank.

The only fuel that has been run in this plane is 100LL.?

I notice the fuel filter trapping these particles but why is this happening ?


Re: Asi and Vsi and altimeter on X Air Hanuman

 

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You should find the static port on the instrument has ?just not been ?connected, and the static port vents into the cockpit area.
Just do not breathe too heavily! (Sorry, not one of my better jokes).
Mo.

On 30 Mar 2022, at 00:47, Justin Gregoris <jgregoris789@...> wrote:

?Excuse my ignorance, but all VSI have a static port, subsequently having a line/hose going from the indicator to somewhere inside or outside the cabin of the plane?

I can't find where my static port is - my pitot tube only has one hose and one port so I am guessing my plane does have a static port that is affixed to outside the aircraft?


Re: Asi and Vsi and altimeter on X Air Hanuman

 

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Okay excellent. Thank you for letting me know this information. If I feel like modifying my current setup, I will take pictures and repost you this group for further guidance.
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Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 8:02:17 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
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This sounds correct, you can actually leave the static port open behind the instrument panel because it is not going to make that much difference the speed you will be flying especially with the amount of leakage into the cockpit area. You will find it might read a little bit high in cruise but will be very accurate closer to landing speeds.

Normally we just fit a piece of plastic tubing, heat and then crimp the end of the tubing with pliers so it is sealed and then heat a piece of lock wire and put it through the plastic tubing so there is just a small hole for the air pressure to go through rather than somewhere large for some insect to make a home.

You can if you wish, run a tube out into the wings to get slightly better accuracy but the difference is only going to be 1 or 2 kn maximum at cruise speed so it is hardly worth the effort

Justin Gregoris wrote on 30/03/2022 9:47 am:
Excuse my ignorance, but all VSI have a static port, subsequently having a line/hose going from the indicator to somewhere inside or outside the cabin of the plane?

I can't find where my static port is - my pitot tube only has one hose and one port so I am guessing my plane does have a static port that is affixed to outside the aircraft?

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Re: Asi and Vsi and altimeter on X Air Hanuman

 

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This sounds correct, you can actually leave the static port open behind the instrument panel because it is not going to make that much difference the speed you will be flying especially with the amount of leakage into the cockpit area. You will find it might read a little bit high in cruise but will be very accurate closer to landing speeds.

Normally we just fit a piece of plastic tubing, heat and then crimp the end of the tubing with pliers so it is sealed and then heat a piece of lock wire and put it through the plastic tubing so there is just a small hole for the air pressure to go through rather than somewhere large for some insect to make a home.

You can if you wish, run a tube out into the wings to get slightly better accuracy but the difference is only going to be 1 or 2 kn maximum at cruise speed so it is hardly worth the effort

Justin Gregoris wrote on 30/03/2022 9:47 am:
Excuse my ignorance, but all VSI have a static port, subsequently having a line/hose going from the indicator to somewhere inside or outside the cabin of the plane?

I can't find where my static port is - my pitot tube only has one hose and one port so I am guessing my plane does have a static port that is affixed to outside the aircraft?

-- 
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Asi and Vsi and altimeter on X Air Hanuman

 

Excuse my ignorance, but all VSI have a static port, subsequently having a line/hose going from the indicator to somewhere inside or outside the cabin of the plane?

I can't find where my static port is - my pitot tube only has one hose and one port so I am guessing my plane does have a static port that is affixed to outside the aircraft?


Re: X Air Hanuman bungee cord rear landing gear and sail cloth

 

The owner who built my X Air had 12mm bungee cords on all 4 attachment points - all of which had different measurements! Some cords were 50 inches long while others were 44 inches long. That's why the left pilot seat was always sagging.

I replaced all 4 pieces with 10mm cords at 80 inches long for each piece - the suggested 60 inches didn't seem robust enough. The suspension sag and rebound is incredible now - and since I have lots of cord, I can always cut and remove cord as I see fit.

The cord was only 60 cents CDN per foot. Totally worth the $40 cdn to replace.


Re: X Air Hanuman weight

 

Mine came in at 640lbs.

I thought it would have been lighter but it is what it is - all good.


Re: Remove Bing carb for servicing on the X Air Hawk Hanuman

 

For anyone that is interested - Bing 40mm carburetor was fairly straightforward on my jab 2200 X Air Hanuman. The exhaust muffler was removed and it slipped off with a little bit of patience and effort.

Upon inspection, the carburetor was fairly dirty with carbon due to it not being inspected for 14 years in service. It was cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner and all of rings and consumable parts replaced, including the rubber diaphragm.

The Rotax dealer who serviced the bing carburetor was surprised it lasted this long with zero mechanical issues or failure. Needless to say all is well and it should be good to go for at least another 5 years.


Re: X Air Hanuman weight

 

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I have the 2nd gen jab 2200
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Michael Coates <mcoates@...>
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2022 10:52:47 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] X Air Hanuman weight
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What engine ??

Justin Gregoris wrote on 15/03/2022 11:45 am:
Hello again,

My X Air Hanuman came in at about 640lbs.

I weighed it with: no fuel but oil in the crankcase, vertical speed indicator, air speed indicator, turning Bank coordinator, voltage and timer gauge, electronic instrument panel, Garmin navigation 296, standard handheld radio, small fire extinguisher, no wheel pants, Cincinnati Grand adjustable propeller, Garmin transponder, small first aid kit, fuel gauge, and that's about it. Does this seem heavy? I recall looking in the pilot operating handbook that it should come in at about 610 lb instead of 640 lb dry. What is everybody else's airplane weighing in at?

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Re: X Air Hanuman weight

 

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What engine ??

Justin Gregoris wrote on 15/03/2022 11:45 am:
Hello again,

My X Air Hanuman came in at about 640lbs.

I weighed it with: no fuel but oil in the crankcase, vertical speed indicator, air speed indicator, turning Bank coordinator, voltage and timer gauge, electronic instrument panel, Garmin navigation 296, standard handheld radio, small fire extinguisher, no wheel pants, Cincinnati Grand adjustable propeller, Garmin transponder, small first aid kit, fuel gauge, and that's about it. Does this seem heavy? I recall looking in the pilot operating handbook that it should come in at about 610 lb instead of 640 lb dry. What is everybody else's airplane weighing in at?

-- 
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USA +1 213 984 1237


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