Just a curiosity question from an engineer:
Why does a PA30 have two types of fuel caps (one for the Mains, and one for the Aux), when the filler necks on both are identical sizes?
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PA30 Fuel Caps
by Frank Brunot » Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:22 pm
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Re: PA30 Fuel Caps
by Pat Elliott » Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:24 pm
Are the Aux caps vented and the mains not?
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Re: PA30 Fuel Caps
by Frank Brunot » Sat Nov 07, 2015 10:15 pm
I don't believe either are vented. There are separate vent tubes that protrude under the wing.
Both type of caps are suppose to be air tight, as I'm told.
Both type of caps are suppose to be air tight, as I'm told.
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Re: PA30 Fuel Caps
by Kristin Winter » Sun Nov 08, 2015 4:34 am
They are the same for the aux and the mains and they are not supposed to be vented. If you have a vented one, someone installed Aztec fuel caps instead. I like Webco's PMA caps so would go that route.
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Re: PA30 Fuel Caps
by Frank Brunot » Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:05 am
Thanks, Kristin. Four new Webco caps are now on the plane.
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