Primer lines need to be silver soldered into their fittings. Using RTV to fix a leak is not acceptable and poses a serious fire hazard.
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Editor’s Log
The explosion of ADS-B technology, the new Van’s RV-14 and an editor in a ballistic-parachute simulator—AirVenture was full of exciting developments, as always. Plus: a send-off for Editor-at-Large Marc Cook. By Editor-in-Chief Mary Bernard.