Piper J3
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Aircraft Specialty just announced their new Teflon Fuel Hose kit http://aircraftspecialty.com/rv-12.html to satisfy the Rotax 5-Year Rubber Hose Replacement. Back in the early spring I was asked to test a new installation kit that included original style banjo fittings. This hose kit is a direct replacement for the original rubber hoses with barbed banjo fittings. Installation took 3 hours start to finish.
Performance duplicated the original Rotax fuel pressures ? 2.9 psi electric fuel pump only and 4.5 psi with both electric and mechanical pumps running together. I now have 53 flying hours on the new hoses. My Annual Condition Inspection is due next month. With new lifetime fuel hoses there is one less SB to keep track of.
Three years ago I installed Aircraft Specialty Stainless Braided Gear Leg Brake Hoses. I did not like the soft aluminum tubing exposed in such a critical location. The Teflon hoses with stainless braid eliminates the worry of fatigue and damage.
Aircraft Specialty Teflon Fuel Hose kit
New fuel pump fittings and restrictive fuel orifice
Carburetor with banjo fitting
Fuel pump with new flare fitting on top and old barb fitting on bottom
Finished installation...
Aircraft Specialty Stainless Braided Gear Leg Brake Hoses
Performance duplicated the original Rotax fuel pressures ? 2.9 psi electric fuel pump only and 4.5 psi with both electric and mechanical pumps running together. I now have 53 flying hours on the new hoses. My Annual Condition Inspection is due next month. With new lifetime fuel hoses there is one less SB to keep track of.
Three years ago I installed Aircraft Specialty Stainless Braided Gear Leg Brake Hoses. I did not like the soft aluminum tubing exposed in such a critical location. The Teflon hoses with stainless braid eliminates the worry of fatigue and damage.
Aircraft Specialty Teflon Fuel Hose kit
New fuel pump fittings and restrictive fuel orifice
Carburetor with banjo fitting
Fuel pump with new flare fitting on top and old barb fitting on bottom
Finished installation...
Aircraft Specialty Stainless Braided Gear Leg Brake Hoses