Fuel starvation?

[Dan Thomas]

Aftermarket fiberglass tanks?

 

[C_Parker]

Yessir

 

[Lachlan]

Opened left tank and found this

That might have something to do with it.

 

[C_Parker]

The tank itself is deformed, in whatever processes deformed the tank appears to have sheared the vent. Imagine it was during install or prior to instal. Do you guys know if these are repairable?

I understand these tanks are no longer available. I imagine there’s a reason for that. Do I find a used tank or pull both and install bladders?

 

[dbahn]

Zowee..!! How long did it take for your heart to run normally again.??

I was a little surprised that I wasn't more rattled about it, but I saw a field withing gliding distance, figured it was "survivable", then relaxed and went through the options. Having the engine re-start several times was all a bonus.

 

[Huckster79]

Man, not glad ya got a problem but glad ya found it!

 

[C_Parker]

Upon closer inspection, the right tank is sagging too, just not quite as much. But enough to cause a belly in the vent tube, which may be a bigger problem.

I’ve started a new thread in the Maintenance Bay asking specifics about the situation.

 

[denverpilot]

This thread didn’t go where I expected, but glad you found the problem!