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 Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 6:02 pm Post subject: RV-6A Fuel Line Routing (Tank to Fuel Tank Selector Valve) |
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How have people routed this fuel line? It looks like it could potentially be stepped on when entering the cockpit or get kicked with the back on ones foot while in the cockpit.
Have people routed it as close as possible to the front face of the spar? Have people shielded it similar to want is done on the RV-7?
Many thanks.
Brett Herrick
Columbus, IN
Working on the cockpit
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tlaw(at)northwestel.net
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| Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 6:54 pm Post subject: RV-6A Fuel Line Routing (Tank to Fuel Tank Selector Valve) |
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Mine is routed from the fuel tanks close to the front of the spar to the center mounted fuel valve and from there to the engine close to the front of the spar to the left side then partially under the gear box where the electric fuel pump is then up the extreme left side just under the carpet to the firewall.
On my annual inspection (or every 100 hours) I drain out the line from the fuel pump to firewall because this is the lowest spot in the system.
Hope this helps,
Tom Law
Whitehorse, Yukon
RV6-A (flying since 2005)
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Subject: RV-6A Fuel Line Routing (Tank to Fuel Tank Selector Valve)
How have people routed this fuel line? It looks like it could potentially be stepped on when entering the cockpit or get kicked with the back on ones foot while in the cockpit.
Have people routed it as close as possible to the front face of the spar? Have people shielded it similar to want is done on the RV-7?
Many thanks.
Brett Herrick
Columbus, IN
Working on the cockpit
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BARRY CHECK 6
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 4:48 am Post subject: RV-6A Fuel Line Routing (Tank to Fuel Tank Selector Valve) |
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Brett:
You are 100% correct... If not secured and routed correctly it WILL get stepped on very easy. It is also VERY easy to route it correctly and have it pulled away and off the floor. I routed it UP and against the vertical panel on the front of the seat, used Adel Clamps with nut plates for easy removal.
By keeping it high 4" to 6" - I really don't recall - it is out of the way when getting into & out of the plane. During flight - Non issue.
Shielding is also a good method IN ADDITION to up and away.
Good luck,
Barry
On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 10:02 PM, Colleen and Brett Herrick <colleenandbrett(at)comcast.net (colleenandbrett(at)comcast.net)> wrote:
[quote] How have people routed this fuel line? It looks like it could potentially be stepped on when entering the cockpit or get kicked with the back on ones foot while in the cockpit.
Have people routed it as close as possible to the front face of the spar? Have people shielded it similar to want is done on the RV-7?
Many thanks.
Brett Herrick
Columbus, IN
Working on the cockpit
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BARRY CHECK 6
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 6:53 am Post subject: RV-6A Fuel Line Routing (Tank to Fuel Tank Selector Valve) |
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Bob:
GREAT IDEA!
I did the same with two filters also. I mounted them on the side walls off the deck. I used large size, plastic - clear auto filters. That way I could see what is going on and I replaced them about every third Safety Inspection. I had an issue with something in the fuel tanks that blocked open the electric fuel pump. Cleaned the fuel pump, installed the filters and things have been A-O-K ever since.
I did not stop there. I of course flushed and cleaned both fuel tanks.
Barry
On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 9:33 AM, Schroeder, Bob (Parts Clerk) <BSchroeder(at)rideuta.com (BSchroeder(at)rideuta.com)> wrote:
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On mine (flying since 2008) I routed them through the holes in the gear leg attachments and as close to the spar as possible. In addition, I felt it was fairly important to have a filter for each tank rather than one only for both. I did this so that if ever there was a problem with 1 fuel tank, I would be assured that if it is a filter problem that I can get good fuel from another source. I went to the jegs catalog and found two filters that can be disassembled and cleaned. I have found that no one comes close to touching either one during ingress and egress. If you’re like me, you’re really going to enjoy flying your little spaceship. Carry on!
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Subject: RV-6A Fuel Line Routing (Tank to Fuel Tank Selector Valve)
How have people routed this fuel line? It looks like it could potentially be stepped on when entering the cockpit or get kicked with the back on ones foot while in the cockpit.
Have people routed it as close as possible to the front face of the spar? Have people shielded it similar to want is done on the RV-7?
Many thanks.
Brett Herrick
Columbus, IN
Working on the cockpit
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