I recently bought a flying 9A. I love it and got a fair price from an excellent builder. The plane is a little older (finished in 2010), and now I have a small fuel leak in my left wing - just a seep - not dripping on the ground or anything. However, the fuel smell in the cockpit is pretty strong. I know the original builder had battled a fuel leak in the right wing and the rivets on top of the wing have the scars to prove it.
What are my options for getting this fixed.
1. Can new tanks be bought somewhere like a quickbuild? Does Van's just sell pre-built tanks? I would like to consider new tanks as an option so I don't have to look at those ugly rivets anymore!
2. If not, how do you go about finding someone to work on your RV? (question for the guys who bought rather than built) I know that I can work on it, but I do not have the expertise or experience to do so. Is this the sort of thing that just any A&P will have experience with or does it take someone familiar with experimentals and RVs in particular?
3. Are there companies or individuals that specialize in fuel tank repair or replacement?
Thanks for any words of wisdom or advice you may have.
A warning to others considering buying an RV - that silly grin won't wipe off even though maintenance is required!
Tim
What are my options for getting this fixed.
1. Can new tanks be bought somewhere like a quickbuild? Does Van's just sell pre-built tanks? I would like to consider new tanks as an option so I don't have to look at those ugly rivets anymore!
2. If not, how do you go about finding someone to work on your RV? (question for the guys who bought rather than built) I know that I can work on it, but I do not have the expertise or experience to do so. Is this the sort of thing that just any A&P will have experience with or does it take someone familiar with experimentals and RVs in particular?
3. Are there companies or individuals that specialize in fuel tank repair or replacement?
Thanks for any words of wisdom or advice you may have.
A warning to others considering buying an RV - that silly grin won't wipe off even though maintenance is required!
Tim