Skip,
I was wondering about that too. How in the heck did the vent get
blocked while in flight? I guess the rubber tubing at the wing
tip could collapse? Is the fuel pump a positive displacement
type? Thanks for sharing that information. Eugene, sorry
for misleading you. I'm certain that your theory could be tested
in a controlled environment though. Maybe a vacuum relief valve
would be a wise consideration.
----- Original Message ----
From: Skip Slater <skipslater@verizon.net>
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 10:24:33 PM
Subject: [LML] Re: IO-550 fuel injection
Mike/Gene,
I have to throw up the caution flag on
intentionally blocking a fuel vent. I saw a IV-P that got one blocked in
flight and the vacuum the fuel pump created in the tank buckled the
wing skin. I'd sure hate to see that happen while you're waiting to
see if your engine flames out!
Skip