Recent changes to the specifications for motor fuel (Mogas) have resulted in some suppliers adding up to 5% Ethanol (a form of alcohol) to the fuels delivered to petrol retailers. The use of Mogas in aircraft has been permitted for some time, but CAA have forbidden the use of fuel which contains alcohol. This test kit will enable the user to test a sample of Mogas to detect the presence of alcohol.
The kit comprises of small cotton buds which are impregnated with a test chemical, a sample bottle and syringe. The syringe is used to put a small sample of the fuel under test into the sample bottle. The test bud is added and the bottle sealed and shaken for a few minutes
If alchohol is present in the sample the Mogas will turn a blue or purple colour.
The kit contains 25 Buds, enough for more than a whole years flying for most recreational pilots.
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