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    Default Spare Fuel Cap

    What do you think about carrying a spare vented fuel cap? Do you?

    Concern is losing (or damaging) one and then being grounded until replacement acquired.

    Thanks,
    John

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    Default Re: Spare Fuel Cap

    Quote Originally Posted by jartz View Post
    What do you think about carrying a spare vented fuel cap? Do you?

    Concern is losing (or damaging) one and then being grounded until replacement acquired.

    Thanks,
    John
    I don't but know a few who do and others that wished they had.
    Last edited by 40m; 03-02-2023 at 07:23 AM.

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    Default Re: Spare Fuel Cap

    I keep a spare fuel cap in my "Oh S%#$" bag; haven't had to use one but have saved the day for some of my flying buddies over the years.

    Chip Allen

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    Default Re: Spare Fuel Cap

    I simply put a chain on mine. Sash chain attached to a 1/2” dia length of UHMW that won’t come back out of the hole without aligning it vertically by hand.
    Flying Carbon Cub EX #11 since 2011

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    Default Re: Spare Fuel Cap

    Along this same line and to quote Chip, what else should be carried in "Oh S%#$" bag" ? I carry my tool bag with the usual suspect hand tools, oil, rags, duct tape, electrical tape, tie wraps, windshield cleaner, paper towels, hand cleaner, gloves, micro jump battery, flashlight and batteries.
    The only spare parts I have been carrying are:
    40 amp main fuse, spare cowling screws, air filter, and spark plugs.
    Feel free to pile on. May want to make this a separate topic.
    Thanks
    Alex Bell

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    Default Re: Spare Fuel Cap

    Thanks! Very helpful.
    John

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