IMPORTANT ALERT -- Engine quits on takeoff due to undetectable water in fuel

[Skymaster337B]

Please submit an FAA safety report.

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[n86121]

Having had some exciting moments just after I bought my 'thrasher, I realized the importance of those through wing drains.

Every time I was flying to Boston, the front engine would surge over Baltimore. I thought, "What is is about Baltimore my engine doesn't like?"

It was a thin bit of hidden water in the tank that took about 15 minutes in climb to hit the engine.

Ever since, I always intentionally drool a bit of fuel to make sure they are clear. If not, I always carry some 2 ft pipe cleaners bought on ebay, and clear the drains.

I consider blocked drains a no-go item until cleared.

[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by n86121

Having had some exciting moments just after I bought my 'thrasher, I realized the importance of those through wing drains.

Every time I was flying to Boston, the front engine would surge over Baltimore. I thought, "What is is about Baltimore my engine doesn't like?"

It was a thin bit of hidden water in the tank that took about 15 minutes in climb to hit the engine.

Ever since, I always intentionally drool a bit of fuel to make sure they are clear. If not, I always carry some 2 ft pipe cleaners bought on ebay, and clear the drains.

I consider blocked drains a no-go item until cleared.

-Hello thanks for the Tip ;pipe cleaner is next time in my ;list
Dennis

[wslade2]

Heavy rain lately . Checked my drains for the scuppers that fuel caps are located in and by George bug had made a home in one. Scupper was full of water but new gasket on cap held the water out. Pipe cleaner used to open up again. Worthy of ongoing attention to drains with water works going strong lately.