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Old 03-06-2006, 09:01 AM
Bob Hoffman Bob Hoffman is offline
 
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Lightbulb Update

Got home last night and my GOOD neighbor Norm called.Norm is a neighbor who lives here in the Airpark and has built a beautiful RV-6A that anyone would be proud to have.
Norm: Hey Bob what is this thread going on Doug,s web site about you not wanting to do the interior fuel lines in alum. tubing??

Me: yeah Norm,when I pulled out the old lines it was a mess,and trying to get them through the hole in the landing gear all buy destroyed the lines. -- I was just lookingfor a better way.

Norm: Well I already see your problem.
First -- You didn't call me (sorry Norm)
Second -- You DON'T want to route your fuel lines through the landing gear mount -Think for a minute and think the worst -- Crash landing pulls out the landing gear , what happens to the fuel lines??they get cut by the mount. NOPE - you need to route the lines around the LG mount NOT through. It's easy, when you'r ready give me a call and I'll come over and help you.

Thank's Norn
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Old 03-06-2006, 09:21 AM
TX7A TX7A is offline
 
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Default Fuel Line Around Gear Leg

I'd like to see a pic of the setup when you get it done.

Thanks,
Sam
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Old 03-06-2006, 11:28 AM
Bob Hoffman Bob Hoffman is offline
 
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Re; request for photos
Will post photos when I'm done , and with Norm's permission I will post some of his too
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Old 03-07-2006, 04:06 PM
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Default Type of aluminum for fuel lines

After initially ordering the wrong stuff, I talked to Aircraft Spruce and they recommended the 3003-0 Versatube for fuel lines. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...3versatube.php
I plan on installing 1/4 inch return lines in both tanks. I haven't made up my mind which FI system to use, but I can always cap them off if it turns out I don't need them.
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Old 03-08-2006, 05:55 AM
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Question Weight Difference?

What is the weight difference per linear foot between alum and braided line? Just curious. Every ounce counts!
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