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Joe Larussa

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I have bladders in my 201 that leak every now and then. Seems to be leaking in the right center compartment. Happens about once a year then goes away. Noticed it again today after the plane sitting for two weeks. Prior to that because of bad weather it sat for a month and no leak. Any ideas?

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Hi,  I am brand new to this forum.  I am having a pre buy on a 1995 Ovation as we speak.  Speaking of fuel bladders: the Ovation had 1 of the fuel bladders repaired a few years ago. 

How common is having just one fuel bladder repaired/ resealed?  Should this be a red flag?   How costly is having the bladder repaired? 

I hope jumping on to this thread is appropriate. Similar topic?

 

Sam

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17 minutes ago, jetdriven said:

No bladders on Ovations. However, small tank leaks and patch jobs are somewhat common.

Unless an owner put them in whe  the tanks leaked . . . .

Note to the new:  resealing tanks vs. installing bladders is almkst a religious war here, right behind LOP vs. ROP znd massive plugs vs. fine wires. I stripped and resealed my tanks, and fly nicely and troublefree ROP with massive plugs.

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I have bladders in my 201 that leak every now and then. Seems to be leaking in the right center compartment. Happens about once a year then goes away. Noticed it again today after the plane sitting for two weeks. Prior to that because of bad weather it sat for a month and no leak. Any ideas?

 

Joe - it might be the interconnects between the bladders. They are mechanical fittings and possibly could loosen up. I would have your mechanic look at those areas. If it were a bladder leak, I would expect the leak to be continuous with fuel in them.

 

 

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4 hours ago, Marauder said:

 


Joe - it might be the interconnects between the bladders. They are a mechanical fittings and possibly could loosen up. I would have your mechanic look at those areas. If it were a bladder leak, I would expect the leak to be continuous with fuel in them.


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That’s what I’m thinking. Usually only happens when I fill up and it’s sits for a week or two.

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On ‎2‎/‎23‎/‎2019 at 6:42 PM, Hank said:

Unless an owner put them in whe  the tanks leaked . . . .

Note to the new:  resealing tanks vs. installing bladders is almkst a religious war here, right behind LOP vs. ROP znd massive plugs vs. fine wires. I stripped and resealed my tanks, and fly nicely and troublefree ROP with massive plugs.

You forgot the for and against touch and go's

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On 2/23/2019 at 5:11 PM, Joe Larussa said:

bladders... leak every now and then

Leaky bladder is a sign of Urinary Incontinence.  It’s loss of bladder control, and ranges from a slight loss of urine after sneezing, coughing, or laughing to complete inability to control urination. It’s more common in women. Is your Mooney a boy or girl? 

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8 hours ago, m20kmooney said:

Leaky bladder is a sign of Urinary Incontinence.  It’s loss of bladder control, and ranges from a slight loss of urine after sneezing, coughing, or laughing to complete inability to control urination. It’s more common in women. Is your Mooney a boy or girl? 

Ha! It’s all boy!

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18 hours ago, m20kmooney said:

Leaky bladder is a sign of Urinary Incontinence.  It’s loss of bladder control, and ranges from a slight loss of urine after sneezing, coughing, or laughing to complete inability to control urination. It’s more common in women. Is your Mooney a boy or girl? 

You beat me to it. :)

 

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On 2/23/2019 at 5:18 PM, Sam Muncy said:

Hi,  I am brand new to this forum.  I am having a pre buy on a 1995 Ovation as we speak.  Speaking of fuel bladders: the Ovation had 1 of the fuel bladders repaired a few years ago. 

How common is having just one fuel bladder repaired/ resealed?  Should this be a red flag?   How costly is having the bladder repaired? 

I hope jumping on to this thread is appropriate. Similar topic?

 

Sam

Welcome to the forum. Please post a hello on the main board and tell us about yourself. 

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