Gas Theft Nashua (ASH)

"Hank Rausch" wrote in message

I've never given any consideration to gas theft

After 102 years of powered flight, you'd think locking gas caps would be
available.

I've never given any consideration to gas theft

After 102 years of powered flight, you'd think locking gas caps would be
available.

If you hook up a tube to the fuel drain and the vent is working
properly, a locking cap won't make a difference.

If you hook up a tube to the fuel drain and the vent is working
properly, a locking cap won't make a difference.

You'd have to be pretty patient to drain a significant amount thru a
quickdrain.

I once hooked a tube to the gascolator drain tube of my 182 and drained five
gallons in a few minutes. I put vicegrips on the drain control to keep it
open.

Jon Woellhaf wrote:
I put vicegrips on the drain control to keep it
open.

I'm not puttin' vicegrips on *my* quick drain!!!

Have a good day!!

I have been flying for 30 years and did find excessive water in tanks
from condensation on two occasions.

"darthpup" wrote

I have been flying for 30 years and did find excessive water in tanks
from condensation on two occasions.

And you knew how the water got in the gas, how???
--
Jim in NC

You'd have to be pretty patient to drain a significant amount thru a
quickdrain.

As quick as they drain, the also unscrew, dumping the entire contents
of the tank on the arm of the person doing the unscrewing..
-Robert (who knows from personal experience)