SERVICE BULLETIN #42

DATE:                       August 30, 1994

SUBJECT:                 Possible Fuel Valve Leaking

APPLICABILITY:        All Kitfox's Equipped with the P/N 49001.000 Fuel Valve

COMPLIANCE:          MANDATORY

FROM:                      SkyStar Aircraft Engineering

Prior to your next flight, perform an inspection of your fuel valve for evidence of fuel leakage.  Pay particular attention to the plugs, either pressed in or screwed into the side of the valve body, and to the swaged fittings on the hoses that are attached to the valve.  Repeat this inspection at frequent intervals to guard against the leakage of fuel into the cockpit.

Any evidence of leakage is sufficient to conclude that the valve is deteriorating and should be replaced. 

We no longer stock or ship this valve, and have developed a replacement fuel valve kit, P/N 10251.000 that can be ordered by calling Customer Service at 208-454-1443.  Replacement of the old valve that shows any signs of leakage is mandatory before further flight, and precautionary replacement  of the old valve is recommended.