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Kupe's Zodiac 650B
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Date:  10-22-2020
Number of Hours:  2.00
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Brief Description:  Replace Both Fuel Drains

After watching an occasional fuel drip slowly increase since I've been flying the plane, I decided it's time for a change. Step one was to fly a mission that burned my fuel down to a couple of gallons in each tank (thanks Skyview for the accuracy!). Next I removed the existing drain on each side catching the remaining fuel in a jerry can, replaced each drain with a new one, and replaced the fuel I captured back into the tank. No leaks or drips now. I suspect the seal on the old drains simply "rotted" away from disuse after holding no fuel for almost 4 years before their first fueling.
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Original (leaking) right fuel drain.

Original (leaking) right fuel drain.

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New (L) and old fuel drains.

New (L) and old fuel drains.

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New right fuel drain installed.

New right fuel drain installed.

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