It has been brought to our attention that one aircraft in Australia has
had Carbon Monoxide entering the cabin during operation. Carbon Monoxide
is potentially deadly and we recommend the following to remedy the problems.
1. Put an extension onto the exhaust exit to direct the exhaust gases
away from the
?top surface of the wing.
2. Plug the rear of the fastback with foam to prevent a venturi effect
sucking
?contaminated air back into the cabin.
3. Fit a Dead Stop Carbon Monoxide detector in the cabin (cost $12 approx)
to
?monitor the air quality in the cabin.
?
It must be noted that the fumes will only enter an aircraft which has
had doors fitted and had extensive sealing work around the
pod, front wheel, fastback and windscreen, It will not affect an aircraft
without doors or an aircraft which has had the doors fitted as per the
standard assembly instructions. This problem will not affect aircraft which
have the straight back exhaust systems, it will only affect owners with
the 618 wrap around exhaust as shown in the photograph on the below left.
I would be appreciative of any feedback from owners who may have experienced
similar problems so we can advise the factory.
Thanks Michael Coates
