X-Virus-Scanned: clean according to Sophos on Logan.com X-SpamCatcher-Score: 1 [X] Return-Path: Received: from fed1rmmtao03.cox.net ([68.230.241.36] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 5.1.4) with ESMTP id 1720903 for flyrotary@lancaironline.net; Thu, 28 Dec 2006 08:45:13 -0500 Received-SPF: none receiver=logan.com; client-ip=68.230.241.36; envelope-from=steve@stevet.net Received: from fed1rmimpo02.cox.net ([70.169.32.72]) by fed1rmmtao03.cox.net (InterMail vM.6.01.06.03 201-2131-130-104-20060516) with ESMTP id <20061228134424.IZVQ29122.fed1rmmtao03.cox.net@fed1rmimpo02.cox.net> for ; Thu, 28 Dec 2006 08:44:24 -0500 Received: from [192.168.2.203] ([68.6.58.190]) by fed1rmimpo02.cox.net with bizsmtp id 4Dke1W00B46FLUs0000000; Thu, 28 Dec 2006 08:44:38 -0500 Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v752.2) In-Reply-To: References: Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary=Apple-Mail-48-27702470 Message-Id: <73B7A86E-CF46-4F67-AA5E-B03C83D3D096@stevet.net> From: Steve Thomas Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Yet another limp home story Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 05:44:23 -0800 To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.752.2) --Apple-Mail-48-27702470 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed Jim, I'm also very glad you made it back safely. A number of years ago, I was flying a Turbo Arrow and, about 5 minutes after take-off, it blew a jug. Just made it back to the field. It can be an interesting (read "frightening") experience. Buly, Well, there is fiberglass and then there is fiberglass. Epoxy-based resin that is used on many of our kits is susceptible to decay around alcohol. Vinyl-ester based resin is what is used to make fuel tanks. It is impervious to alcohol. Not sure what the effect on polyester-based resins might be. Polyester resins are typically used on boats Epoxy resin deterioration around alcohol is a well-known phenomenon. Best Regards, Steve Thomas SteveT.Net --Apple-Mail-48-27702470 Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 Content-Type: image/gif; x-mac-type=47494666; x-unix-mode=0644; x-mac-creator=3842494D; name=Authrzd_Bus_Agnt_Red_1ln_sm.gif Content-Disposition: inline; filename=Authrzd_Bus_Agnt_Red_1ln_sm.gif R0lGODlhkAATAMQfAPzZ1vNyaPFYTdLT1P78/PBHOvvJxv7z86+xtPm6tfeblObn6PJlWviqpP3s 6vWCevaTjO86LP3k4vaMhfehm/Pz8/myrPvRzvzf3frBvf3o57y+wP749/7w76eprP///yH5BAEA AB8ALAAAAACQABMAAAX/4CeOIjFsA6mubOu+cCzPdP0OnrfYfO//QGAltyEEj8ikcobbVJbQqNRG WAwWlcpiezVOv2BpZZPzIE6IsjPMbv8q6bJcnnLb7zDcfL/hvA5eLgcZDjIaGDMdCR0jHBIaMhiF Rxx+QGR7cgg7LgkFDS0HEh8YBQYyEwyBLwARFyUMAgIMiC4EAgqUsZM2B4hxmUSrKwERqh+VHwR+ CgyOpg6WHx2jyhwEHQAZHwcdB4DTtcoOF64iHJ8aAgHIRskfEowZAMsfGoES1R8O98gS0h8uFIiQ YIQDRpY0VPPTgdEHBQI6AAtWxIWDAhQKAPjwIFeGAAIjBAAwa9YoC7IC/2RjEGCChQkdAsQSoCGB rAcENMw0h+yTAwYQfiJ6QIFDAAEPDjxIgIHlOkYQBVAgQGEWAAAMGFAgASHAA3YPZ2n9UBUXR5kF MpQyNjETgictUN7ayuDBB09KBWCQUOCBQAUYIjTgO6FVAAwQVAEQGIAvobQPBABQwJODgAID90bY CNSAq3tSW0EoZ0EgBgMFBELowCEyvxG3EqDm4DmBaAAaW2EIkDpya8mYguWow+JBhAcFGHxoebfA Q+V8XwWAYKGAEYimPyQWAaHAIJG8GzAAFfhVTwoAAhzW+AHogVgJCGjFPUpqA5EMUnefwCFD8o0i BMZSBAZUJQJQFoBniv9XzT33gR7CDQcXCRdNkAAEETig3gcNOLcdX6dMl0GGHDEg0CjbJWDOiPNI IgAEAVWWFlmpmfOiCJRhhV4B9VHQ4QUAYOCHavsc5YUCBVhg0wPVMfJidQYEKZ9dnmgnwAcLRCgH JySoWMgBn9wXmXUJQlBKiEnNMkEE80SASCp8HTdSVhDwR8FxDMhYVwEQWIZUBApcMMEEBTSFnpsf vCjBOhBQ0MEEGTVgQVfHWGYXjRikFAEEBzCaS10fVBdqBBMQEJxwFalgACgiJLANBQ9kYEElCgQ1 2F3baABBrPs0wIgBCWhAQa1BHaBARwdwuJQFkCjzEgTbfAAAUQlcgMFYA36FekEHvoZ6CgYTPNAA B7A2QEAGD0DQ7AHoiSCsNw3YBKMEu4IiGynmcqDABFhqqQMeACNBgAKT8kQDhJkQF/DCPRCQWADR 1mACAmdwQfEAwzCsMRghAAA7 --Apple-Mail-48-27702470 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed ____________________________________________________________________ On Dec 28, 2006, at 5:28 AM, Bulent Aliev wrote: > Jim, > Glad to hear everything turned out OK. Fiberglass debris clogging > the filters at the beginning is very common in composite airplanes. > Don't be in a hurry to blame the fuel. Most of the gas station > tanks are fiberglass. Make sure the interior of the tank is OK if > you have access port. Thanks for the detailed report. > Bulent "Buly" Aliev --Apple-Mail-48-27702470--