REFLECTOR:Fuel Filter?

Scott Derrick reflector@tvbf.org
Sun, 20 Jul 2003 17:17:20 -0600


No you want the filter right after your sump tank cut off valve and 
before the pump.

Thats standard in just about any airplane I've ever maintained.

Scott

Scott

John Dibble wrote:
> I'm thinking the filter should be after both pumps so there is adequate pressure to
> push the fuel through the filter.  Also this way I will have advance warning by seeing
> a reduced fuel pressure as the filter starts to plug.
> 
> John
> 
> Ronnie Brown wrote:
> 
> 
>>I would install the filter before the auxiliary fuel pump.
>>
>>I used a Airflow Performance #1090079 stainless steel screen fuel filter
>>http://www.airflowperformance.com/airframe.htm which is a bit pricey at
>>about $125 but required by them to warranty their high pressure fuel pump
>>required for the Lycoming IO360 Bendix fuel injector system.
>>
>>With your set up, I would use one of the metal body paper fuel filter from
>>your local auto parts store at about $5.  Change it at 25, 50, hours then
>>annually.
>>
>>Ronnie
> 
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