This fuel tester allows you to put preflight fuel samples back into your airplane (a great alternative to tossing sampled fuel onto the ground: a practice now discouraged by the EPA). Sample and check your fuel as always. Then, as sampled fuel is returned to the tank, a unique, built-in screen separates solids and non-petroleum contaminants, so only clean, pure fuel is returned to the tank. Reversible sump actuator fits both pin and petcock actuators. Wide mouth collector helps protect hands and clothing. Resilient plastic construction makes the GATS Jar virtually indestructible with normal handling.
One Year Guarantee
Our one-year guarantee has not changed since we introduced our first product in 1962. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, let us know—we will make it right. If you would like a refund or exchange, please return the product on a timely basis in the same condition in which it was received.
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Plus, all orders arrive in just 2 business days with standard shipping.
Overnight shipping is also available on most items.
Return Policy
For over 40 years, in addition to same day shipping, Sporty's has offered same day returns and same day exchanges. Each day, we process all returns and exchanges before new orders go out. We know of no other company who does this!
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May 18, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Large size allows sampling generously from every sump before returning the fuel to a tank.
Filter works well to trap small debris and even water.
Cons
Large size takes up space in baggage compartment tool box.
Hold on to the probe when returning fuel to the tank. After a while, it gets loose and could fall into the tank. I have never had this happen, but its easy to just put a finger on the probe when pouring.
Can be hard to clean becasue the lid is sealed with an o-ring which sticks making it hard to unscrew the lid. Use a bit of lube when reassembling.
General Comments
Anyone dumping fuel on the ground... STOP IT! Why even put it in the lawn mower or use it for cleaning parts? Put it back in the tanks. If contamination is a concern, then thie GATS jar is your solution.
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April 23, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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can save the fuel you drain
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a $20 plastic jar. A little pricey for what it is...
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Still better than just dumping the fuel on the ground
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April 21, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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I saw another pilot using this and I thought it was a great idea especially with the high price of fuel. It allows you to take a larger fuel sample and then not have to wasted it.
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April 7, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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March 31, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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January 14, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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It solved my problem on the private strip I keep my plane on that sits above the well for several houses. I would have hated to see any traces of contaminents when tested quarterly from me.
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Could be smaller.
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October 7, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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too big to fit in seatback pockets.
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September 15, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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This is awesome!!! Shows the "junk" or water in the sample, then, the filter / screen lets you pour the sample safely back into the tank - holding back the junk AND the water!
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August 5, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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June 19, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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June 12, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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I first borrowed one of the GATS jars on a recent flight and liked how it worked, so I ordered one. The GATS jar does come with a probe to insert in the wing sump drains. The jar is large enough to catch most of the fuel from the engine fuel sump drain if properly positioned. I really like the ability to drain the sampled fuel back into the wing tanks, particularly with the price of aviation fuel these days, and being an environmental engineer, I didn't like pouring the fuel on the ramp.
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It is the size of a soda can, so that must be taken into account for your on board storage.
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All in all, I recommend this to all GA pilots and will recommend it to my student pilots once I get my CFII.
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May 11, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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April 22, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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lets you do a fuel check properly
fuel goes back in the wing (where it belongs)
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none for me so far, durability to be seen
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I still cannot understand why people spent thousands of $$ on flying and are not willing to shell out 20$ to get equipment that offers a decent fuel sample. Especially on the newer Cessnas (13 points) I couldn't get along with the tiny testers.
A+ for the GATS, this is real safety improvement (look at the major cause for accidents)
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April 9, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Great alternative to dumping raw fuel on the tarmac. Nice product.
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March 20, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Works well, is much easier to sample fuel, screen is good idea.
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takes up more space than regular tester
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February 25, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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February 22, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Perfect size...easy to use.
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The product description didn't allude to the fact the sump actuator was reversible...which is why I bought one.
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February 2, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Large volume permits adequate quantity of drained fuel.
Design permits pouring fuel back into tanks, which save money and the environment.
A winner!
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Reversile probe is a bit loose, could have a snugger fit.
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A winner!
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January 30, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Easy to use! Very durable.
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Larger than most other fuel testers.
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January 27, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
Yes.