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 Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:37 am Post subject: fuel caps |
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Has anybody used the deluxe locking fuel caps from Vans? Link to the caps I'm referring to is below. If so, what kind of mods were required to install them? In you're opinion, are they worth the money?
http://www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/catalog.cgi?ident=1295806930-288-723&browse=misc&product=delux-cap
Thanks,
Bill
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| Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 11:40 am Post subject: fuel caps |
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I installed them on my -10, but not flying yet. I had the standard ones on my RV-4, and really didn't like the old ones. I like these much better. Tons easier to get the caps on and off, and I think they were worth the money. No modifications needed if you are slow building the tanks. They are not retrofittable on a built tank, unless you want to make an access hole...
-Mike Kraus
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On Jan 23, 2011, at 1:26 PM, "Billy & Tami Britton" <william(at)gbta.net (william(at)gbta.net)> wrote:
[quote] Has anybody used the deluxe locking fuel caps from Vans? Link to the caps I'm referring to is below. If so, what kind of mods were required to install them? In you're opinion, are they worth the money?
http://www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/catalog.cgi?ident=1295806930-288-723&browse=misc&product=delux-cap
Thanks,
Bill
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| Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 2:50 pm Post subject: Re: fuel caps |
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I installed them on my sb tanks last year. You'll need to flatten the curvature with a belt sander using 80 grit, then 120 grit. It takes about an hour or so for both. They are made of a VERY hard aluminum alloy...don't have any idea, but they will get very hot while sanding so keep some water handy and good leather gloves. You'll like them once done with sanding/installation.
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| Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 5:35 pm Post subject: fuel caps |
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Can you explain the curvature you mentioned? Is it to get the flange to fit
to the shape of the skins?
Bill
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From: "rv10flyer" <wayne.gillispie(at)yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 4:50 PM
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Subject: Re: fuel caps
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I installed them on my sb tanks last year. You'll need to flatten the
curvature with a belt sander using 80 grit, then 120 grit. It takes about
an hour or so for both. They are made of a VERY hard aluminum
alloy...don't have any idea, but they will get very hot while sanding so
keep some water handy and good leather gloves. You'll like them once done
with sanding/installation.
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Wayne Gillispie, A&P 5/93, PPC 10/08
Bldr# 40983 SB Started 12/1/09.
Fuselage Sec 41 Fwd top fuse skin/panel
ns
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| Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 5:53 pm Post subject: fuel caps |
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I bought the Andair locking caps. I think $80 each. As it is true of all their products; cost more but high quality. Make sure you ask for a common key though.
Do not archive
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On Jan 23, 2011, at 3:50 PM, "rv10flyer" <wayne.gillispie(at)yahoo.com> wrote:
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I installed them on my sb tanks last year. You'll need to flatten the curvature with a belt sander using 80 grit, then 120 grit. It takes about an hour or so for both. They are made of a VERY hard aluminum alloy...don't have any idea, but they will get very hot while sanding so keep some water handy and good leather gloves. You'll like them once done with sanding/installation.
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Wayne Gillispie, A&P 5/93, PPC 10/08
Bldr# 40983 SB Started 12/1/09.
Fuselage Sec 41 Fwd top fuse skin/panel
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rv10flyer
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| Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:03 pm Post subject: Re: fuel caps |
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Bill,
Yes, they are made for a tank skin with more curvature than ours so you just have to flatten them out some. You may have a small gap but once you use plenty of tank sealant and rivet them they look real good. I used almost one can per tank. No leaks at 1 psi.
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| Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:06 pm Post subject: fuel caps |
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The way I understand it--Andair's site doesn't really say much about
them--we go ahead and install the stock Vans flanges and the andair flange
is pro-sealed into that flange???? Has the smaller opening presented any
issues as far as fuel nozzles being too big to fit in?
Thanks again,
Bill
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From: "Rob Kermanj" <flysrv10(at)gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 7:51 PM
To: <rv10-list(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Re: Re: fuel caps
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I bought the Andair locking caps. I think $80 each. As it is true of all
their products; cost more but high quality. Make sure you ask for a common
key though.
Do not archive
Sent from my iPad
On Jan 23, 2011, at 3:50 PM, "rv10flyer" <wayne.gillispie(at)yahoo.com>
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> I installed them on my sb tanks last year. You'll need to flatten the
> curvature with a belt sander using 80 grit, then 120 grit. It takes about
> an hour or so for both. They are made of a VERY hard aluminum
> alloy...don't have any idea, but they will get very hot while sanding so
> keep some water handy and good leather gloves. You'll like them once done
> with sanding/installation.
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> Wayne Gillispie, A&P 5/93, PPC 10/08
> Bldr# 40983 SB Started 12/1/09.
> Fuselage Sec 41 Fwd top fuse skin/panel
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=328093#328093
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flysrv10(at)gmail.com
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| Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:35 pm Post subject: fuel caps |
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It is designed as a retrofit. You just remove your cap, leave the flange in and drop Andair's flange into the neck with pro seal. It fits flush and perfect.
Do not archive.
Sent from my iPad
On Jan 23, 2011, at 9:04 PM, "Billy & Tami Britton" <william(at)gbta.net> wrote:
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The way I understand it--Andair's site doesn't really say much about them--we go ahead and install the stock Vans flanges and the andair flange is pro-sealed into that flange???? Has the smaller opening presented any issues as far as fuel nozzles being too big to fit in?
Thanks again,
Bill
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From: "Rob Kermanj" <flysrv10(at)gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 7:51 PM
To: <rv10-list(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Re: Re: fuel caps
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> I bought the Andair locking caps. I think $80 each. As it is true of all their products; cost more but high quality. Make sure you ask for a common key though.
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> Do not archive
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> Sent from my iPad
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> On Jan 23, 2011, at 3:50 PM, "rv10flyer" <wayne.gillispie(at)yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> I installed them on my sb tanks last year. You'll need to flatten the curvature with a belt sander using 80 grit, then 120 grit. It takes about an hour or so for both. They are made of a VERY hard aluminum alloy...don't have any idea, but they will get very hot while sanding so keep some water handy and good leather gloves. You'll like them once done with sanding/installation.
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>> Wayne Gillispie, A&P 5/93, PPC 10/08
>> Bldr# 40983 SB Started 12/1/09.
>> Fuselage Sec 41 Fwd top fuse skin/panel
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>> Read this topic online here:
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>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=328093#328093
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robin(at)PaintTheWeb.com
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| Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 9:00 pm Post subject: fuel caps |
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Video from SnF 2009 when they introduced the cap.
http://www.aviationage.com/Andair_Locking_Fuel_Cap.html
Many reports on VAF about fuel leaking through the keyhole. Could save you if the main vent gets plugged but who wants fuel on their wings if one can avoid:
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=56744
Robin
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of Rob Kermanj
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 8:32 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: Re: Re: fuel caps
--> RV10-List message posted by: Rob Kermanj <flysrv10(at)gmail.com (flysrv10(at)gmail.com)>
It is designed as a retrofit. You just remove your cap, leave the flange in and drop Andair's flange into the neck with pro seal. It fits flush and perfect.
Do not archive.
Sent from my iPad
On Jan 23, 2011, at 9:04 PM, "Billy & Tami Britton" <william(at)gbta.net (william(at)gbta.net)> wrote:
| Quote: | --> RV10-List message posted by: "Billy & Tami Britton" <william(at)gbta.net (william(at)gbta.net)>
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| Quote: | The way I understand it--Andair's site doesn't really say much about them--we go ahead and install the stock Vans flanges and the andair flange is pro-sealed into that flange???? Has the smaller opening presented any issues as far as fuel nozzles being too big to fit in?
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Bill
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From: "Rob Kermanj" <flysrv10(at)gmail.com (flysrv10(at)gmail.com)>
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 7:51 PM
> To: <rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)>
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> --> RV10-List message posted by: Rob Kermanj <flysrv10(at)gmail.com (flysrv10(at)gmail.com)>
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>> I installed them on my sb tanks last year. You'll need to flatten the curvature with a belt sander using 80 grit, then 120 grit. It takes about an hour or so for both. They are made of a VERY hard aluminum alloy...don't have any idea, but they will get very hot while sanding so keep some water handy and good leather gloves. You'll like them once done with sanding/installation.
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>> Wayne Gillispie, A&P 5/93, PPC 10/08
>> Bldr# 40983 SB Started 12/1/09.
>> Fuselage Sec 41 Fwd top fuse skin/panel
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| Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 9:21 pm Post subject: fuel caps |
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I have the Andair, they fit beautifully and are a breeze on and off. I also can confirm that they will leak through the keyhole if the tanks are filled to the brim. I've found that if I fill them 1/4" shy of the bottom of the filler neck flange, they are just fine. I suppose I loose a couple cups of fuel capacity, but flying out of the busiest GA airport in the world, the difference is probably less that the fuel used in taxi/ramp/runup time. I never cut my fuel planning that close anyway.
Deems
On 1/23/2011 9:55 PM, Robin Marks wrote: [quote] Re: Re: fuel caps
Video from SnF 2009 when they introduced the cap.
http://www.aviationage.com/Andair_Locking_Fuel_Cap.html
Many reports on VAF about fuel leaking through the keyhole. Could save you if the main vent gets plugged but who wants fuel on their wings if one can avoid:
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=56744
Robin
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of Rob Kermanj
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 8:32 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: Re: Re: fuel caps
--> RV10-List message posted by: Rob Kermanj <flysrv10(at)gmail.com (flysrv10(at)gmail.com)>
It is designed as a retrofit. You just remove your cap, leave the flange in and drop Andair's flange into the neck with pro seal. It fits flush and perfect.
Do not archive.
Sent from my iPad
On Jan 23, 2011, at 9:04 PM, "Billy & Tami Britton" <william(at)gbta.net (william(at)gbta.net)> wrote:
> --> RV10-List message posted by: "Billy & Tami Britton" <william(at)gbta.net (william(at)gbta.net)>
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> The way I understand it--Andair's site doesn't really say much about them--we go ahead and install the stock Vans flanges and the andair flange is pro-sealed into that flange???? Has the smaller opening presented any issues as far as fuel nozzles being too big to fit in?
>
> Thanks again,
> Bill
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Rob Kermanj" <flysrv10(at)gmail.com (flysrv10(at)gmail.com)>
> Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 7:51 PM
> To: <rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)>
> Subject: Re: Re: fuel caps
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>> --> RV10-List message posted by: Rob Kermanj <flysrv10(at)gmail.com (flysrv10(at)gmail.com)>
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>> I bought the Andair locking caps. I think $80 each. As it is true of all their products; cost more but high quality. Make sure you ask for a common key though.
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>> Do not archive
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>> Sent from my iPad
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>> On Jan 23, 2011, at 3:50 PM, "rv10flyer" <wayne.gillispie(at)yahoo.com (wayne.gillispie(at)yahoo.com)> wrote:
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>>> --> RV10-List message posted by: "rv10flyer" <wayne.gillispie(at)yahoo.com (wayne.gillispie(at)yahoo.com)>
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>>> I installed them on my sb tanks last year. You'll need to flatten the curvature with a belt sander using 80 grit, then 120 grit. It takes about an hour or so for both. They are made of a VERY hard aluminum alloy...don't have any idea, but they will get very hot while sanding so keep some water handy and good leather gloves. You'll like them once done with sanding/installation.
>>>
>>> --------
>>> Wayne Gillispie, A&P 5/93, PPC 10/08
>>> Bldr# 40983 SB Started 12/1/09.
>>> Fuselage Sec 41 Fwd top fuse skin/panel
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>>> Read this topic online here:
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>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=328093#328093
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:23 am Post subject: fuel caps |
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I have the retrofit caps from Van's. I don't know if they are
identical to the Andair, but they sure look the same. http://
www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/catalog.cgi?
ident=1295878348-248-561&browse=misc&product=retro-cap Easy retrofit
install in the existing QB tank flanges. I too can confirm that fuel
leaks out of the key slot if the tanks are filled to the brim. I had
mine engraved by Bill's Custom Engraving http://www.rvengraving.com/
and had him paint the engraved lettering black. They look great and
are very high quality. I have never had any problem with the smaller
opening and have fueled at many FBO's all over the country (east of
the Rockies anyway).
David Maib
40559
flying
On Jan 23, 2011, at 11:04 PM, Billy & Tami Britton wrote:
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<william(at)gbta.net>
The way I understand it--Andair's site doesn't really say much
about them--we go ahead and install the stock Vans flanges and the
andair flange is pro-sealed into that flange???? Has the smaller
opening presented any issues as far as fuel nozzles being too big
to fit in?
Thanks again,
Bill
--------------------------------------------------
From: "Rob Kermanj" <flysrv10(at)gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 7:51 PM
To: <rv10-list(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Re: Re: fuel caps
>
>
> I bought the Andair locking caps. I think $80 each. As it is true
> of all their products; cost more but high quality. Make sure you
> ask for a common key though.
>
> Do not archive
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Jan 23, 2011, at 3:50 PM, "rv10flyer"
> <wayne.gillispie(at)yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> <wayne.gillispie(at)yahoo.com>
>>
>> I installed them on my sb tanks last year. You'll need to flatten
>> the curvature with a belt sander using 80 grit, then 120 grit. It
>> takes about an hour or so for both. They are made of a VERY hard
>> aluminum alloy...don't have any idea, but they will get very hot
>> while sanding so keep some water handy and good leather gloves.
>> You'll like them once done with sanding/installation.
>>
>> --------
>> Wayne Gillispie, A&P 5/93, PPC 10/08
>> Bldr# 40983 SB Started 12/1/09.
>> Fuselage Sec 41 Fwd top fuse skin/panel
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Read this topic online here:
>>
>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=328093#328093
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dmaib(at)mac.com
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:57 am Post subject: fuel caps |
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I just noticed that Bill's Custom Engraving is selling the retrofit
Newton's Caps that Van's sells for $65 each. Bill is selling them for
$28 each according to his web site!! I emailed him to find out if
that is a "for real" price.
David Maib
40559
flying
On Jan 24, 2011, at 9:20 AM, David Maib wrote:
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I have the retrofit caps from Van's. I don't know if they are
identical to the Andair, but they sure look the same. http://
www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/catalog.cgi?
ident=1295878348-248-561&browse=misc&product=retro-cap Easy
retrofit install in the existing QB tank flanges. I too can confirm
that fuel leaks out of the key slot if the tanks are filled to the
brim. I had mine engraved by Bill's Custom Engraving http://
www.rvengraving.com/ and had him paint the engraved lettering
black. They look great and are very high quality. I have never had
any problem with the smaller opening and have fueled at many FBO's
all over the country (east of the Rockies anyway).
David Maib
40559
flying
On Jan 23, 2011, at 11:04 PM, Billy & Tami Britton wrote:
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> <william(at)gbta.net>
>
> The way I understand it--Andair's site doesn't really say much
> about them--we go ahead and install the stock Vans flanges and the
> andair flange is pro-sealed into that flange???? Has the smaller
> opening presented any issues as far as fuel nozzles being too big
> to fit in?
>
> Thanks again,
> Bill
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Rob Kermanj" <flysrv10(at)gmail.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 7:51 PM
> To: <rv10-list(at)matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Re: fuel caps
>
>>
>>
>> I bought the Andair locking caps. I think $80 each. As it is
>> true of all their products; cost more but high quality. Make sure
>> you ask for a common key though.
>>
>> Do not archive
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On Jan 23, 2011, at 3:50 PM, "rv10flyer"
>> <wayne.gillispie(at)yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> <wayne.gillispie(at)yahoo.com>
>>>
>>> I installed them on my sb tanks last year. You'll need to
>>> flatten the curvature with a belt sander using 80 grit, then 120
>>> grit. It takes about an hour or so for both. They are made of a
>>> VERY hard aluminum alloy...don't have any idea, but they will
>>> get very hot while sanding so keep some water handy and good
>>> leather gloves. You'll like them once done with sanding/
>>> installation.
>>>
>>> --------
>>> Wayne Gillispie, A&P 5/93, PPC 10/08
>>> Bldr# 40983 SB Started 12/1/09.
>>> Fuselage Sec 41 Fwd top fuse skin/panel
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Read this topic online here:
>>>
>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=328093#328093
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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dmaib(at)mac.com
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:14 am Post subject: fuel caps |
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Bill responded very quickly to my email and told that his webmaster
made a mistake and $28 is the price for the engraving on the Newton
caps. He did not say what he sells the caps for. So, as usual, if it
seems too good to be true...............!!
David Maib
40559
flying
On Jan 24, 2011, at 9:51 AM, David Maib wrote:
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I just noticed that Bill's Custom Engraving is selling the retrofit
Newton's Caps that Van's sells for $65 each. Bill is selling them
for $28 each according to his web site!! I emailed him to find out
if that is a "for real" price.
David Maib
40559
flying
On Jan 24, 2011, at 9:20 AM, David Maib wrote:
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> I have the retrofit caps from Van's. I don't know if they are
> identical to the Andair, but they sure look the same. http://
> www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/catalog.cgi?
> ident=1295878348-248-561&browse=misc&product=retro-cap Easy
> retrofit install in the existing QB tank flanges. I too can
> confirm that fuel leaks out of the key slot if the tanks are
> filled to the brim. I had mine engraved by Bill's Custom Engraving
> http://www.rvengraving.com/ and had him paint the engraved
> lettering black. They look great and are very high quality. I have
> never had any problem with the smaller opening and have fueled at
> many FBO's all over the country (east of the Rockies anyway).
>
> David Maib
> 40559
> flying
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> On Jan 23, 2011, at 11:04 PM, Billy & Tami Britton wrote:
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>> <william(at)gbta.net>
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>> The way I understand it--Andair's site doesn't really say much
>> about them--we go ahead and install the stock Vans flanges and
>> the andair flange is pro-sealed into that flange???? Has the
>> smaller opening presented any issues as far as fuel nozzles being
>> too big to fit in?
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>> Thanks again,
>> Bill
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>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Rob Kermanj" <flysrv10(at)gmail.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 7:51 PM
>> To: <rv10-list(at)matronics.com>
>> Subject: Re: Re: fuel caps
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>>> I bought the Andair locking caps. I think $80 each. As it is
>>> true of all their products; cost more but high quality. Make
>>> sure you ask for a common key though.
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>>> Do not archive
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>>> Sent from my iPad
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>>> On Jan 23, 2011, at 3:50 PM, "rv10flyer"
>>> <wayne.gillispie(at)yahoo.com> wrote:
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>>>> <wayne.gillispie(at)yahoo.com>
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>>>> I installed them on my sb tanks last year. You'll need to
>>>> flatten the curvature with a belt sander using 80 grit, then
>>>> 120 grit. It takes about an hour or so for both. They are made
>>>> of a VERY hard aluminum alloy...don't have any idea, but they
>>>> will get very hot while sanding so keep some water handy and
>>>> good leather gloves. You'll like them once done with sanding/
>>>> installation.
>>>>
>>>> --------
>>>> Wayne Gillispie, A&P 5/93, PPC 10/08
>>>> Bldr# 40983 SB Started 12/1/09.
>>>> Fuselage Sec 41 Fwd top fuse skin/panel
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>>>>
>>>> Read this topic online here:
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>>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=328093#328093
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mvultaggio
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:15 pm Post subject: Re: fuel caps |
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Curious. If the Andair fuel caps leak a little when the tanks are totally full, does that mean they also allow water to get in the tanks in a rain storm?
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dmaib(at)mac.com
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:35 pm Post subject: fuel caps |
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I wondered the same thing. I am happy to report that I have parked my
airplane out in the rain overnight on a few occasions and have never
seen even a drop of water come out of the sumps. I wonder if the
slight pressurization of the tanks through the tank vents when in
flight doesn't contribute to the "full tanks fuel out the key slot"
issue with the Newton/Andair caps?
David Maib
40559
flying
On Jan 24, 2011, at 8:15 PM, mvultaggio wrote:
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ncol(at)xtra.co.nz
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:08 pm Post subject: fuel caps |
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yes.
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