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Fuel line length from fuselage
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I probably don't understand the requirement you are trying to satisfy there. That's certainly better than being too short. Actually, don't you think a service loop is a good idea in such an interface. I have individual, lines coming in from 4 tanks with generous service loops in all 4 lines. Over 900 flight hours so far and no problems from service or operational standpoints.
Bob Axsom
I probably don't understand the requirement you are trying to satisfy there. That's certainly better than being too short. Actually, don't you think a service loop is a good idea in such an interface. I have individual, lines coming in from 4 tanks with generous service loops in all 4 lines. Over 900 flight hours so far and no problems from service or operational standpoints.
Bob Axsom
tubing is 5052
the alum tubing is 5052 and stiff with very little play at the end. I suppose this is the downside of using 5052. when I calculated the cut I arrived at a measurement less than 2.5 inch. if I had cut less than 2.5 I would have needed to replace the tube. I appreciate the heads up from other builders for the measurement and thought I would pass mine along with a picture of a 2.9 inch fuel tube cut measured from the side of the fuselage.
the alum tubing is 5052 and stiff with very little play at the end. I suppose this is the downside of using 5052. when I calculated the cut I arrived at a measurement less than 2.5 inch. if I had cut less than 2.5 I would have needed to replace the tube. I appreciate the heads up from other builders for the measurement and thought I would pass mine along with a picture of a 2.9 inch fuel tube cut measured from the side of the fuselage.
