REFLECTOR: Fuel system design

[jerry at jlbent.com]

Reiff,

If you would like some hands on training, I have Brett's flairing tool and
I'm not afraid to use it.

On another note, I suggest delaying the fuel line installation for a while.
 With the RG gear the fuel lines can get banged up and may be in the way.
Beside, I don't recommend keeping an open system without really good air
filtration.  Easier to just plug them.


Jerry Brainard
Jerry at JLBEnt.com


  	-------Original Message-------
From: Reiff Lorenz
To: reflector at tvbf.org
Subject: REFLECTOR: Fuel system design
Sent: Feb 17 '12 3:10pm


Reflector,


I will want to start plumbing my fuel and vent system soon, but have many
questions. I'd appreciate any advice you have.


1.       Should I use aluminum tubing and flaired connections, as described
in the plans? Or would flexible hoses & compression fittings work better?
Are there other solutions? I'm looking for the easiest installation and
maintenance.

2.       For monitoring fuel flow: What brand of fuel flow sensor should I
use? Should there be 2 separate sensors, one between each strake tank and
the sump? (I will be installing a Continental 550, so there will be a fuel
line to the engine and a fuel return from the engine.)

3.       What's the best resource for learning how to
bend/flair/connect/secure the fuel lines. I flipped through 2 of the
Bingellis books and did not find much good information. I have not yet
checked his engine books . . . maybe there's more info in those.


Thanks for any help you can provide!


Reiff Lorenz

XL-RG, 30% done

wings/canard/strakes/fuselage structure complete

Still to do: install fuel system, controls, hydraulics, electrical system,
engine, interior, avionics, sand, prime, paint, fly


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