Another failure mode: Leaking fuel manifold valve test cap

[rogerl]

 

 

 

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Edited March 14, 2021 by rogerl

[carusoam]

Good catch, RL!

Were you able to smell fuel during flight or on the ground at all?

Best regards,

-a-

[clearedhot]

What model Mooney is your airplane?

Could you see the blue staining on the fuel manifold valve through the oil door opening?  

I assume your first photo was taken with the engine de-cowled.

Thanks much for the information.

 

 

[glenn reynolds]

nice photo and description.  I had a fuel return line come loose a couple months ago and it sure makes you uncomfortable!!  thanks for posting

[jaylw314]

18 hours ago, rogerl said:

Found the test cap on the manifold value loose (photo 2).  The b-nut for the cap had been marked with indicator paste. 

Ick.  Kind of makes me question the usefulness of anti-tamper lacquer.  Obviously, if the lacquer mark is not broken, that suggests it was loose on the original installation

[Guest]

1 hour ago, rogerl said:

M20R (Ovation 1), io550G5 factory reman 2012.  Noticed the blue staining through the oil access door; first photo was taken through the oil access door (with cowl still on).

In your first picture it looks like the hose clamp on the induction tube coupling is loose. Acetone on a Q tip will dissolve the fuel dye.

Clarence

Edited February 20, 2018 by M20Doc