Brad Jacobson
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Fuel return line for CH601 HD with Rotax 912

Started 16 hours ago 0 Replies

I recently bought a little 601 with Rotax 912. It has the fuel return line plumbed into the gascolator. After a little incident losing about 300 rpm shortly after takeoff while burning fuel that…Continue

 

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Fuel return line for CH601 HD with Rotax 912

I recently bought a little 601 with Rotax 912. It has the fuel return line plumbed into the gascolator. After a little incident losing about 300 rpm shortly after takeoff while burning fuel that contained ethanol I A) won't burn fuel with ethanol and B) would like to route the return line back to the fuel tank. It has the 16 gal tank mounted just aft of the firewall.As 91 AKI E0 fuel seems to have solved this issue I am thinking there was a little vapour in the line...could've been much…See More
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Aircraft Model
ZODIAC CH 601
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Rotax 912
Building Experience
No Experience
Flying Experience
Commercial / CFI
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
I have flown airlines for 30 years, I farm part time so lots of work with mechanical and building things. Now finally getting back to the reason I started flying in the first place. I bought a little CH601HD to fly and hope to build a zenair of my own soon.
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
CFK2

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