REFLECTOR: Fuel system install

Don Johnston numa at comcast.net
Fri Jan 3 06:41:15 CST 2014


+1 on KISS.


On Fri, Jan 3, 2014 at 6:26 AM, Peter Braswell <peter.braswell at gmail.com>wrote:

> Glenn,
> I've just recently dealt with these issues.
>
> With regard to the fuel selector, I wouldn't bother.  I think simpler is
> better and with regard to the fuel system being primarily in the back of
> the aircraft, a pilot controlled fuel selector would be (in my opinion)
> much more trouble that its worth.  I built a Glastar and just had an on/off
> selector.  My biggest issue was uneven tank drainage which really wasn't a
> problem.
>
> With regard to the strainer in the tank, I did mine exactly as per the
> instructions and it's simple and seems like it will do the job just fine.
>  My feeling is that if there are a bunch of copies of a particular set up
> in the field (they're are) and the factory endorsed the procedure (they
> have), it's good enough for me.  I've never heard of anybody having an
> issue with the factory method.
>
> Best,
> Peter
>
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> On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 11:53 PM, Glenn Falkenberg <airmech2 at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>>  Hi All
>> I have a two part question for the group on fuel system installation.  First
>> what is the general thought on the use of a fuel tank selector valve.  Are
>> their advantages or a necessity for using one?  What are the pros and
>> cons?  Second does anyone have suggestions for installing the fuel feed
>> line and strainer in the tank?  The manual says to just microglass the
>> line in place and use a screen around the inlet.  I would like to use a
>> more robust method, I.E. bulkhead fitting.  Any input is appreciated.
>>  Thanks
>> Glenn Falkenberg
>>
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