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[Gregory Vitas]

Jerry,

I'm sorry but for someone to refuel like that is inexcusable. 

Greg Vitas

> On Nov 12, 2023, at 09:05, Jerry Rosendahl via Pilots <pilots at lists.mncap.org> wrote:
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> To All Pilots:
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> In the past month we've encountered 2 airplanes with a cracked fuel tank. The crack is around the neck of the tank. The only good news about this is that we know why this is happening. It is caused when refueling and the nozzle is placed into the tank without being supported in an upright position by the person refueling. The angle of the nozzle and the weight of the nozzle and hose if not supported causes the neck to be stressed. 
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> #1 This is how the leak is first detected. #2 This is what the tank looks like when taken out of the airplane. Crack circled. #3 This is after the crack is repaired. #4 This is an improper method of fueling. #5 This is a preferred method of fueling.
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> The costs to remove, repair and reinstall is not an inexpensive process. Not to mention the time the airplane is grounded. A little extra care when refueling can prevent this from happening.
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> Jerry Rosendahl, Lt Col, CAP
> MN Wing Aircraft Maintenance Officer
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