Finding and Fixing Fuel System Leaks

by Charles Chandler
Created: February 27, 2012

Finding and fixing leaks calls for excellent systems and good detective work.

Jim Schmidgall is working on an Airbus A330-300, center dry bay fuel leak. He shows the flexibility required in this center wing box, accessed through the main landing gear areas. Photo courtesy of...
Jim Schmidgall is working on an Airbus A330-300, center dry bay fuel leak. He shows the flexibility required in this center wing box, accessed through the main landing gear areas. Photo courtesy of Scott Orloff.
Aero-Brite universal fluorescent leak detection dye used to locate fuel leaks shows a yellow color for easy identification of leaks.
Aero-Brite universal fluorescent leak detection dye used to locate fuel leaks shows a yellow color for easy identification of leaks.
NAAS Specialist preparing to seal a KC135 wing fuel tank.
NAAS Specialist preparing to seal a KC135 wing fuel tank.

More information can be found by contacting: North American Aircraft Services Inc. at (210) 805-0049 or visiting www.naasinc.com; AOG at (214) 350-5334 or visiting www.aoginc.com; Spectronics Corporation at (800) 274-8888 or visiting www.spectroline.com.

Field Editor Charles Chandler is based in Michigan.

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