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.
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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