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01-29-2017, 06:36 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Carson City NV
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Fuel Pump
Hi all
Yesterday I took off Carson City heading for Sacramento to see my friends.
As I leveled off at 10,500 feet I did a instrument scan in the fuel pressure was reading .6 pounds and blinking red at me , after a few moments it was reading zero .The engine was running smooth for a little bit then things got rough I turned on the boost pump and headed back to Carson. What a shame the air was smooth the snowfall on the Sierras was absolutely beautiful I could've continued on my boost pump but I thought better of that plan. I just thought I would share the experience. My new pump will be here on Tuesday and all will be better again.
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01-29-2017, 06:54 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Sacramento
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fuel pump
Good on ya break the accident chain at the first link.
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01-29-2017, 08:10 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
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more info please
Dayton,
Good Job.
Can you give us more info on age and TT on fuel pump?
Mine is 20yrs old and 1100+ hours since new and wondering if I should replace mine as preventative maintenance. To preclude what you just experienced.
Thanks
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01-29-2017, 09:13 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Carson City NV
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My fuel pump was new with the engine rebuild. it has 886 hours on it
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Dayton Murdock
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01-29-2017, 09:18 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Carson City, NV
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I did an autopsy on mine that failed last summer. The main diaphragm was intact, but there are 2 nickel sized rubber diaphragms that act as check valves. Mine were hardened and not sealing very well.
Glad your trip back was a non issue.
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01-29-2017, 10:53 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Pilot Hill, CA
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Originally Posted by Dayton Murdock
Hi all
Yesterday I took off Carson City heading for Sacramento to see my friends.
As I leveled off at 10,500 feet I did a instrument scan in the fuel pressure was reading .6 pounds and blinking red at me , after a few moments it was reading zero .The engine was running smooth for a little bit then things got rough I turned on the boost pump and headed back to Carson. What a shame the air was smooth the snowfall on the Sierras was absolutely beautiful I could've continued on my boost pump but I thought better of that plan. I just thought I would share the experience. My new pump will be here on Tuesday and all will be better again.
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Thanks for the post. Great decision. Learning/reinforcing knowledge vicariously is good.
Last week, while doing my run up my TYCO electric fuel pump toggle breaker failed. That was a no go.
Not many good options at 10.5 over the snowy Sierra's. I'm glad you're safe!
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01-29-2017, 11:16 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Livermore, California
Posts: 146
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Weak Fuel Pump
With 850 hours since new on a new Vans O320, I noticed my fuel pressure was reading about 0.6 psi, on climb out, after shutting the electric pump off. Since the fuel pressure came up to about 5 psi with the electric pump on, I assumed that the problem was with the mechanical pump. Replacing the mechanical pump was not difficult except for safety wiring the new pump.
Leland
RV-9A with 890 hours and 11 years of flying
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01-29-2017, 01:22 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: new iberia la
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Rubber Parts
I have done a fair amount of aviation maintenance consulting and pre-buys over they years and always tell clients that after 10 years a rubber part has lived its life & doesn't owe you anything. That's every seal, o-ring, hose, diaphragm, tire, tube ect on the plane. Engine driven fuel pumps are one of those parts that maybe should be replaced at 10 years to keep trouble to a minimum.
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RV9 Rebuild in Progress
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01-30-2017, 05:18 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Clinton, Indiana
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Fuel Pressure Variation ?
My low pressure pump was installed maybe 5 years ago ( previous owner ) and has about 120 hours on it. The pressure goes low sometimes and back to normal, about 2-3 psi fluctuation. Boost pump always raises the pressure to normal. What causes fluctuation in the mechanical pump?
Also, if I climb to 8,500 MSL, pressure drops to bottom of green and returns to normal at 500 MSL (airport) for either pump. The OP goes down 5 psi also . Reducing atmospheric pressure should increase the gauge reading assuming the fluid pressures are controlled by springs in the fuel pump and OP relief valve. What am I missing ?
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01-30-2017, 05:41 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Watkinsville, GA
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Good job Dayton. Keep em flying
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