Andair fuel pump blows fuse. RV-9A

[ron sterba]

Well I got the email from Jenny at ANDAIR, YES THEY RECIEVED THE PUMP YESTERDAY, and it was just two days for delivery. ( Oregon to England) ( HATS OFF TO FEDEX,,,great bunch of pilots.) Jenny said it was being tested. Wow so glad to see service being done on it. So this Friday afternoon not sure how's it's going to get to Oregon. I suggested just send it from Oshkosh to Oregon. ( Andair is suppose to be at Oshkosh) Well I have no way of getting to Oshkosh this year, so I'll let you know what's next. I'm looking at great service from Andair.

Ron in Oregon RV9A. XIO-320 D1A

[ron sterba]

I recieved a email from Andair about my fuel pump. It was my "O" ring that caused the problem. The motor worked fine but the failed "O" ring wouldn't allow the pump to prime. I sent a email back asking if the "O" ring is something that needs replacing every condition inspection or so many hours of use,or be sent back to the factory when it fails.

I think I may buy their gascolators for root side my wing tanks.Anyone install them on a 9A? I wasn't so keen on disconnecting my fuel filter in the cockpit. Yes I had cloth down for the drips but still bothered me.

I thought Andairs response was timely, looking forward to receiving back the pump for my airworthiness inspection.

Ron in Oregon

[ron sterba]

Well good news,my pump is on its way back from England. Only 9 days since I sent it and Great Andair service! It's has a new "O" ring and will have to use a 7.5 amp circuit breaker. Andair said I should never have to go to the factory for the "O" ring replacement. As you mention in the threads about protecting the feed wire, yes 16AWG is feeding the pump and is about 8 feet long.
Cheers
Ron in Oregon RV9A

[TS Flightlines]

Ron---Wing root gascolators, or filters can be done!
Tom

[ron sterba]

Tom is that common design now with filters at wing root?

Ron n Oregon

[TS Flightlines]

Not real common, although we have some international clients that use them.

[ron sterba]

Swisseagle, clicking is different than mine. Now my pump is now back in Oregon. Left Andair Thursday 2:30pm, in Memphis Tenn at mignight Friday, 5:15 am Saturday in Oregon, office closed here in Oregon ,I'll have to wait til Monday to pick it up. Tell you then.

Ron in Oregon

[ron sterba]

ANDAIR WAS SPOT ON Returning my pump after servicing it, Ok 11 days from Oregon to England,service., England back to Oregon, Nice going ANDAIR and FEDEX!!!!.. Picked up pump at our airport FEDEX office late this afternoon. Question, did I run the ANDAIR pump,,,,NO. Will I tomorrow YES. After I get under the panel to get wires installed and NEW 7.5 amp circuit breaker. Jumper wires made. Before I installed the pump I Installed plate nuts in place of the four AN 3 bolts that had NYLOK nuts that previously held the pump in place. Now it will be easier to remove pump if I ever need be the case. Seems we all modify the plane as we build ( DO OVER BECAUSE ITS BETTER ). Wires hooked up to pump relay and Adel clamps, EZ lube on fuel fittings two threads back from taper,snug then one flat of the "D" nut to tighten. Andair will be at OSHKOSH. You can see the different products they sell to USA vendors that includes Vans aircraft company. Personally I like robust products and I like ANDAIR products. I also have their fuel selector valve.

Here's a question I'm sure everybody has at least ONE IDEA that they would do differently to their build project. For me I like the center console with the throttle and mixture lever. This way I could have put my rocker switches on the upper part on this console as it meets my instrument pane. So what would you do differently???

Ron in Oregon RV9A

[ron sterba]

Swisseagle, I activated the Andair pump today and It worked and sounded as discribed in your video. Owen explained that the pump comes on at one speed for a few seconds and slower there after and it sounded as it pumped fuel until it couldn't pump anymore just like in the production aircraft I few. Pump diffinently sounded firm and in control this time. Owens thanks for covering the problem with the warranty. Hats off to Andair. My tech conselor called today asking if he could pick up my pump from at Andair at Oshkosh,I said already got it back and installed it in the plane. WHOA!

Ron in Oregon RV9A

[tgmillso]

Hi Ron,

I had a post active reciently on wing root gascolators, which may be seen below. I got the idea from another builder here who loves the setup in his -8. I just ordered my parts yesterday from Andair. Make sure you get a left to right and right to left flow, as well as the fuel drain springs, which are sold separately.
Tom.
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...=138593&page=2