Dzus Tool Fuel Sampler Modification

Sven · July 15, 2017

Our mechanic strongly suggested we start using a proper Dzus or Snoopy tool to open our access panels. Since I do not like to have a handful of tools on my preflight inspection I thought a tool modification would be useful. We ordered a couple Dzus screwdrivers off of Ebay for $6. I took one of them and put it in a vice near the base of the handle where it meets the blade. I clamped down on it and released it and turned it a couple times and repeated the process. I then placed the blade in the vice and using a large screwdriver and hammer I persuaded the handle to release the Dzus blade. I had recently purchased a new fuel sampler that happened to work perfectly. I just swapped out the reversible screwdriver bit with the newly liberated Dzus blade and it fit perfectly. I've attached a couple of photos so you can see what I did. It works great on the fuel access panels, too.

-Sven