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MDRS ATV Fuel Contamination. MDRS ATV Fuel Contamination. As requested by ET, the fuel in both ATV 1 and ATV 2 was sampled, as was the fuel in the Refuelling Station. As shown in the attached slides, there is evidence of contamination, which may be the source of yesterdays problems.
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MDRS ATV Fuel Contamination • As requested by ET, the fuel in both ATV 1 and ATV 2 was sampled, as was the fuel in the Refuelling Station. • As shown in the attached slides, there is evidence of contamination, which may be the source of yesterdays problems. • Request ET direction on actions to be taken.
Refuel Tank sample on LHS ATV 1 sample on RHS Fuel sampled from bottom of fuel tank using tubing and syringe Blue colouration slightly milky in appearance, rust particles Refuel Tank vs ATV 1
Refuel Tank sample on LHS ATV 2 sample on RHS Fuel sampled from bottom of fuel tank using tubing and syringe Yellow colouration, clear with bubbles on container glass, rust particles and suspended dirt Water/fuel separation Refuel Tank vs ATV 2
ATV 1 sample on LHS ATV 2 on sample RHS Fuel sampled from bottom of fuel tank using tubing and syringe Noticeable difference between ATV 1 vs ATV 2