[goflynRV7]

Started looking at what I need to adapt my Andair valve to work with the Airflow fuel pump. The Airflow pump came with a AN tee fitting that would work with the old Van's valve but not the Andair that I have. Here is the photo:

Looked around some for another AN tee but so far have not found an exactly correct replacement. Called Aircraft Spruce but no joy there.

I think that the solution might be to get a tee with three flare fitting ports and make a short adapter with 3/8" line and fittings. Anyone agree or disagree?

I found a flare-to-flare coupler at a couple places but don't know the quality:
Sweet Performance Products and Rex Marine

Thanks as always.

 

[az_gila]

Steve,
One is available here, and the place is run by a pilot.. (can't remember if he's a RV builder or a Grumman pilot... too many mailing lists)

See bottom right of this catalog page.

http://s2.pegasusautoracing.com/076.pdf

I've bought AN fitting type parts from them with no problems, and they were of good quality.

...gil in Tucson

 

[ddurakovich]

Good site Gil, more fittings than I've ever seen anywhere, and he seems to be generally competitive!

I think the exact fittng that Steve wanted is on the next page though:

http://s2.pegasusautoracing.com/077.pdf

Dave

 

[goflynRV7]

Generic AN fittings

Thanks guys. These fittings will work.

Now wondering about the "AN" designation that these racing car parts shops use. Airplane parts are traceable and have a verifiable manufacturing spec. Doubt these meet any MIL spec. But then I guess that is why we build airplanes to have the choice. This is always the caveat. I know car folks don't want parts to fail either....but for different reasons.

 

[ddurakovich]

I suspect that at 190 mph in the middle of a tight group of your closest friends that a critical failure could be even more devastating than in a plane