I was looking on the internet today to see if I could find what would be acceptable operating expenses to use on my taxes for a few business trips I took in my aztec last year and one thing lead to another and I stumbled upon disturbing statistics in regard to engine stoppage accidents in Apaches and Aztecs due to water in the fuel. I am fully aware of the low spot in the system which is said to be unsumpable. I was told by the person who checked me out in the airplane a couple years to "drain the heck out of them", beyond that there isn't much you can do besides being sure your caps are in good shape, etc.
I read some of these reports prior to purchasing the aircraft but still thought it would be a good fit for me. Reading them again got me thinking about it again......
My aztec is hangared and flown at the very least once a month, I have installed new fuel caps, I keep the tanks full and I have never gotten a drop of water when draining. My airplane is a C model and does not have the wedges installed.
What should I be doing to minimize my risk?
I read some of these reports prior to purchasing the aircraft but still thought it would be a good fit for me. Reading them again got me thinking about it again......
My aztec is hangared and flown at the very least once a month, I have installed new fuel caps, I keep the tanks full and I have never gotten a drop of water when draining. My airplane is a C model and does not have the wedges installed.
What should I be doing to minimize my risk?
