On Mon, 4 Jun 2007 13:51:46 -0400, "Roger Long"
wrote:

I wouldn't put a quick drain in a boat. I've seen too many puddles under
aircraft where the implications of a leak are far less serious. A little
engine stuttering in an aircraft on a tight takeoff can kill you. Fuel
leaking slowly out of a wing won't (usually). Aircraft also have very
minimal fuel filtering.


You may have seen puddles where the fuel sample is discarded - though
this is now discouraged. Leaking fuel under an airplane is
otherwise, a loss of airworthiness issue.

Brian Whatcott altus OK