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Is this a fuel leak?

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  1. Tcar

    Tcar F1 Rookie

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    #1 Tcar, Nov 12, 2015
  2. Bob Parks

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    #2 Bob Parks, Nov 12, 2015
  3. solofast

    solofast Formula 3

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    #3 solofast, Nov 12, 2015
    No problem... once all the fuel is "extracted" the leak will stop..
     
  4. Bob Parks

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    #4 Bob Parks, Nov 12, 2015
    Then the engines will stop from that strange malady called " Air In The Fuel Lines."
     
  5. RWP137

    RWP137 Formula 3

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    #5 RWP137, Nov 12, 2015
    Looks like the fuel cap was improperly secured. If the single point pressure refueling system was MEL'ed (inop), they have to over wing it just like the C-172. I always check the caps after because I don't trust them.
     
  6. MarkPDX

    MarkPDX F1 World Champ
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    #6 MarkPDX, Nov 12, 2015
    Yep.... That's pretty much what a fuel leak looks like. I have seen it a few times due to leaks and have jettisoned fuel once as well.
     

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