Although I have been tinkering with airplanes most of my life, one thing I have never had to do was flush a new fuel system before starting the engine for the first time. I've looked through my bookshelves and can't find any good procedural discussions...before I take out a second mortgage to buy a full load of fuel, can anyone give me a quick description of the process?
I would assume it is to put a limited amount of fuel in each tank, turn on the electric pump, and flow fuel up through the gascolator, with the fuel line disconnected at the carb.... but how do I know when I've done enough - and am I completely off track?
Paul Dye
RV-8 finishing....
I would assume it is to put a limited amount of fuel in each tank, turn on the electric pump, and flow fuel up through the gascolator, with the fuel line disconnected at the carb.... but how do I know when I've done enough - and am I completely off track?
Paul Dye
RV-8 finishing....