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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:42 am Post subject: RV7-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 01/15/13 |
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Fellow RV'ers,
I have an RV-7 with 36 hours on it and will soon be out of Phase 1 testing. The test period has been going very well with a few minor issues such as a “heavy wing”. Following Van’s procedures it now flies hands off. One issue that has not been resolved is a very slight fuel odor shortly after liftoff, climbing through about 500 feet. I also occasionally get a whiff of fuel when in a nose high attitude or with the addition of climb power. I have the standard Van engine/prop combination, XIO-360-M1B, with a Precision Airrmotive (Bendix) Model EX-5VA1 fuel injector, AKA Silver Hawk..
I have checked all the connections and have found no leaks. The vent system allows air to flow out of the tanks with no blockage. When the tanks are full, a small amount of fuel sometimes drips out of the right vent. I suspect the issue is related to the fuel tank vent or fuel return system.
Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated
Tom VH
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