Climb3zero
Member
Hi,
I recently purchased a 2002 RV 8 with tip tanks. These tanks are labeled as 10 gallons each and run through their own sumps directly to the engine through their own fuel selector valves. They are equipped with their own fuel level gauges.
My question is; These tanks are coated inside with a shiny gray hard substance. Looking through the fuel cap filler holes I notice there are a couple of small cracks in this coating. I can lift it with a screw driver and see the fiberglass of the wing tip. Would anyone out there know what coating this might be and how to fix this issue? Or, is it an issue? Will the fuel eat the fiberglass? I only use 100LL.
Just going through the aircraft fixing any discrepancies. Your help is appreciated. Thank you, Ed
N781RV RV8
I recently purchased a 2002 RV 8 with tip tanks. These tanks are labeled as 10 gallons each and run through their own sumps directly to the engine through their own fuel selector valves. They are equipped with their own fuel level gauges.
My question is; These tanks are coated inside with a shiny gray hard substance. Looking through the fuel cap filler holes I notice there are a couple of small cracks in this coating. I can lift it with a screw driver and see the fiberglass of the wing tip. Would anyone out there know what coating this might be and how to fix this issue? Or, is it an issue? Will the fuel eat the fiberglass? I only use 100LL.
Just going through the aircraft fixing any discrepancies. Your help is appreciated. Thank you, Ed
N781RV RV8