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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
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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
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