Originally Posted by MakeItHappenCaptain
...I know of a number of Partenavia operators who don't want the fuel taps manipulated due to wear and possibility of failure (even x-feed checks during taxiing...
Wow! That's scary. Did they (the operators) never consider getting the valves they're so concerned for checked or replaced???
Personally, I always check the x-feeds as a part of my daily run-up... I want to be certain that:
- they work, and
- the fuel available is accessible, should I need it!
Should be a routine part of a twin pilots' checks IMO. Operators mandating these checks not be completed need their arses booted. If it's such a concern in the P-68, surely there are SB's or AD's out that address the issue? With it being a 'known' issue, what is CASA's position on these U/S x-feeds???