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DaleB 02-06-2019 05:06 AM

I can't get twisted around far enough. I mean, I can see it, but not well enough to get more than a rough approximation of what half or quarter of the range it might be indicating. And with two much more accurate indicators in front of me, I haven't really tried that hard.

skydiverlv 02-06-2019 07:17 AM

Calibrated at same time of Dynon calibration. The float arm was adjusted to provide accurate low level indication. I can quickly cross check Dynon and time in flight.


Piper J3 02-06-2019 09:07 AM

[quote=skydiverlv;1322643]Calibrated at same time of Dynon calibration. The float arm was adjusted to provide accurate low level indication. I can quickly cross check Dynon and time in flight.


Excellent... How did you make stencil?

skydiverlv 02-07-2019 06:40 AM

[quote= Excellent... How did you make stencil?[/QUOTE]

I cut a paperboard blank to mark indicators while filling tank then sent to AircraftEngravers.net to match the panel overlays. .010 lexan reverse engraved. Any color combination you desire.



Piper J3 02-07-2019 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skydiverlv (Post 1322878)
I cut a paperboard blank to mark indicators while filling tank then sent to AircraftEngravers.net to match the panel overlays. .010 lexan reverse engraved. Any color combination you desire.

Can you reference job or invoice # so I can contact them and not have to re-invent the wheel... so to speak?

dbhill916 02-07-2019 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piper J3 (Post 1322918)
Can you reference job or invoice # so I can contact them and not have to re-invent the wheel... so to speak?

ditto!

[I just learned something about this bulletin board system. it will not allow me to publish anything that has less than 10 chars. Hence this meaningless addendum.]

NinerBikes 02-07-2019 10:41 PM

Same here.

skydiverlv 02-08-2019 01:47 PM

Unable to locate specific invoice for this particular order. I do have two other invoices that indicate customer# of V537-XX with job number -01 & -02. I would assume the fuel tank placard would be either -03 or -04. Be aware that if ordered, your placement of gallon indicators may need adjustment for accuracy related to float arm angle. Also, the invoices I have show .020 lexan, not .010 as stated in previous post.

Piper J3 02-08-2019 04:14 PM

Thanks Larry. I have contacted Engravers.net and asked them if they can search their job files for this fuel placard.

I'll post price when I hear back from them...

AirHound 02-10-2019 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skydiverlv (Post 1322878)
I cut a paperboard blank to mark indicators while filling tank then sent to AircraftEngravers.net to match the panel overlays. .010 lexan reverse engraved. Any color combination you desire.



Would they have the fuel gage indicator on file I could order? For gross indications!


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