yankee-flyer
Well Known Member
After landing and adding fuel to the airplane today, I suddenly realized I wasn't hearing the usual fuel pump pump pounding noise. TTAF is 367. Check showed 0 (well, .8, in the noise level) psi. Fans were running so the fuse is OK. I think I've read somewhere here about giving the bloody thing a good hard rap. It was a VERY bumpy flight, even at 85-90 kts.. so it's possible something was picked up (lost track of how many times we flushed the tank after last "fix").
Question 1: I would assume it should be whacked with power off, but????
Question 2: Is there a better replacement than Van's part?
Question 3: Looks like the tank must be drained first-- easy with the pump running but????? My best thought is to remove the nosewheel (again!!) to get a downhill angle but that may not be enough. For those who have done this, how?
Thanks again for all the help
Wayne 120241/143WM
Question 1: I would assume it should be whacked with power off, but????
Question 2: Is there a better replacement than Van's part?
Question 3: Looks like the tank must be drained first-- easy with the pump running but????? My best thought is to remove the nosewheel (again!!) to get a downhill angle but that may not be enough. For those who have done this, how?
Thanks again for all the help
Wayne 120241/143WM