Tumper
Well Known Member
I have a question about fuel filters. In the RV?s I have seen (at least RV-6, 7 and 9?s) there is a fuel filter between the fuel tank and fuel selector valve. The filter is normally located just in front of the pilot and passenger seats (one on each side). In the planes I have seen this filter is plastic and connected with hose clamps to a short section of rubber fuel line that in turn connects to the aluminum fuel line. This filter is located before the fuel selector valve and fuel pump. Is this filter even needed? I don?t think Van?s pictures it.
I don?t think I am too paranoid but I don?t like the idea of hose clamps and rubber hoses carrying fuel in the cabin under my legs. Is there a better option? One aircraft supply company sells metal filters at $78.00 each. Thanks for the help.
I don?t think I am too paranoid but I don?t like the idea of hose clamps and rubber hoses carrying fuel in the cabin under my legs. Is there a better option? One aircraft supply company sells metal filters at $78.00 each. Thanks for the help.