Fueling from plastic gasoline containors

Michael Horowitz wrote:
I may have an opportunity to move to a hanger at a private strip; no
facilities, so I'll have to tote in my own gasoline in 2 1/2 gal
plastic containors.

When refueling, do I only need to worry about grounding the a/c?

How would static be generated? - Mike



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REPLY:
Mike;
Just moving the plastic can around will develop a static charge on the
can. When you get the nozzle close to the metal of the plane , a
static spark jumps across the gap.. If this is at the tank - there goes
the fire !!!!
I use a plastic can -BUT- I have a little chain wired to the filler
neck of the can with an alligator clip on the loose end. I then ground
the can to a tie down ring BEFORE I open the tank and fill it.
Bob Olds RV-4
Charleston,Arkansas


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