Removal of the cowling is required and I would want to
either do it or be present. Fuel lines can leak due to
loose fittings, broken lines that crack from fatigue or
abrasion. I would want to visually inspect for any signs of
fuel stains and any damage.

The problem is not just possible engine failure, but fire
and explosion inside the wing or cowling.

Since mechanics {engineers} often won't fly in airplanes
they have performed maintenance upon, you, the PIC must be
able to inspect the airplane and satisfy yourself.


--
James H. Macklin
ATP,CFI,A&P

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"C J Southern" wrote in message
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| "Jim Macklin" wrote
in message
| newso6Tf.118036$QW2.75471@dukeread08...
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| What is the history of the airplane before and on the
last
| flight? Was is parked with the fuel valves OFF or ON?
|
| Several years ago the aircraft showed the same symptoms -
on that occasion
| the leak was due to a fractured primer line.
|
| Prior to the last flight there were no know issues.
|
| Aircraft is always parked with fuel selectors ON, but
following the leak the
| right hand fuel selector has been turned off to stop any
more leakage.
|
| Personal investigation would be difficult - it would
require removal of the
| cowling (which presumably the engineer has done). If the
cowling isn't
| removed, then the only place you can see anything is via
the oil filler
| flap - which lets one see very very little.
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