Vented fuel caps for 701 - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T17:34:56Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/vented-fuel-caps-for-701?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A81779&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI found vented Chrome gas cap…tag:zenith.aero,2010-11-24:2606393:Comment:817792010-11-24T05:10:51.022ZThomas Longohttps://zenith.aero/profile/ThomasLongo
I found vented Chrome gas caps for older Harley on ebay for $9 each free shipping. Bought two and they look good and don't leak like the stock ones. Go to Ebay and put in this number in the search box: 330468052118
I found vented Chrome gas caps for older Harley on ebay for $9 each free shipping. Bought two and they look good and don't leak like the stock ones. Go to Ebay and put in this number in the search box: 330468052118 Just curious: in which way ar…tag:zenith.aero,2010-11-23:2606393:Comment:816102010-11-23T06:26:57.145ZHank Optlandhttps://zenith.aero/profile/HankOptland
Just curious: in which way are the Cessna caps superior to the Zenith caps?
Just curious: in which way are the Cessna caps superior to the Zenith caps? re:caps -it was recommended t…tag:zenith.aero,2010-11-06:2606393:Comment:793272010-11-06T21:54:12.455ZConrad Wattershttps://zenith.aero/profile/conradwatters
re:caps -it was recommended to paint the caps a contrasting colour/red- for safety, rather than an esthetic consideration. Cww
re:caps -it was recommended to paint the caps a contrasting colour/red- for safety, rather than an esthetic consideration. Cww Its probably a good practice…tag:zenith.aero,2010-11-05:2606393:Comment:792132010-11-05T11:18:12.053ZBob McDonaldhttps://zenith.aero/profile/BobMcDonald
Its probably a good practice to carry a "spare" gas cap. In the event you lose one either in-flight or on the ramp it could be a trip saver to be able to retrieve a spare cap from your stash onboard the aircraft. I carry a cap that came with my kit as a spare.
Its probably a good practice to carry a "spare" gas cap. In the event you lose one either in-flight or on the ramp it could be a trip saver to be able to retrieve a spare cap from your stash onboard the aircraft. I carry a cap that came with my kit as a spare. I'v had stains underneath bot…tag:zenith.aero,2010-11-04:2606393:Comment:791582010-11-04T21:52:56.406ZRalph Sansonhttps://zenith.aero/profile/RalphSanson
I'v had stains underneath both from the fuel sender screws and overfilling the fuel which runs inside the wing. My caps have the gooseneck forward facing vents however I like the idea of Cessna vented caps, which I think are now mandatory fittment to both sides of Cessna tanks.<br />
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Only trouble I had was when a cap got left behind on the runway, I lost most of the fuel from the OTHER side on that trip, before I stopped the crossfeed and switched to the open tank. Soon learnt its best to safety…
I'v had stains underneath both from the fuel sender screws and overfilling the fuel which runs inside the wing. My caps have the gooseneck forward facing vents however I like the idea of Cessna vented caps, which I think are now mandatory fittment to both sides of Cessna tanks.<br />
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Only trouble I had was when a cap got left behind on the runway, I lost most of the fuel from the OTHER side on that trip, before I stopped the crossfeed and switched to the open tank. Soon learnt its best to safety cable the caps to the tanks, so you can't takeoff without them, well without them making a lot of noise. Also do not allow others to distract during fuelling operations!<br />
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Ralph Thank you Gentlemen. I pulled…tag:zenith.aero,2010-11-03:2606393:Comment:789782010-11-03T20:36:03.119ZThomas Richardsonhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ThomasRichardson
Thank you Gentlemen. I pulled the root panel off and tightened the bolts on the sender and the leak has stopped. I think I will try the Cessna caps.
Thank you Gentlemen. I pulled the root panel off and tightened the bolts on the sender and the leak has stopped. I think I will try the Cessna caps. If using standard CESSNA fuel…tag:zenith.aero,2010-11-03:2606393:Comment:789662010-11-03T19:59:03.169ZBob McDonaldhttps://zenith.aero/profile/BobMcDonald
If using standard CESSNA fuel caps, make sure to buy the "vented" model.
If using standard CESSNA fuel caps, make sure to buy the "vented" model. Thomas - I used the Zenith ca…tag:zenith.aero,2010-11-03:2606393:Comment:789482010-11-03T17:45:28.778ZChris Aysenhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ChrisAysen
Thomas - I used the Zenith caps for the first 70 hours and had fuel stains on top of the wing. I replaced them with Cessna caps and fuel is no longer exiting on top of the wing. As far as the sump CAV drainers; when I check for water I usually wipe it off with a rag and that seems to help reduce the leakage (almost stop it). I got the idea (of the Cessna caps) from Bob McDonald on this site.<br />
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Thomas - I used the Zenith caps for the first 70 hours and had fuel stains on top of the wing. I replaced them with Cessna caps and fuel is no longer exiting on top of the wing. As far as the sump CAV drainers; when I check for water I usually wipe it off with a rag and that seems to help reduce the leakage (almost stop it). I got the idea (of the Cessna caps) from Bob McDonald on this site.<br />
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Chris