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Is there a problem with running 5052 fuel line directly into the fuel
tank fitting without a flexible rubber line? What about removing the
fuel tank strainer for cleaning - any problems with 5052 line? How
often do you remove for cleaning?




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Hi Alister,

I have never done a fuel flow test since I first tested my plane when it was
new. Maybe I should. I have replaced my mil spec 6000 rubber fuel line after
two years, and of course check the finger strainer. I think A guy should do
one or the other.

Bruce G




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Wayne,

I have been looking at those fuel lines for months wondering if I should run
aluminum lines out the wings and around all those bends or just use rubber
until I get out the fuselage wing root and switch back to aluminum like the
manual shows. I have rubber and aluminum in my Kitfox and have never had a
leak. But aluminum seems so much more professional. How many unions did you
have to use to get around the fuselage wing root and to the floor?

Bruce G



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Bruce, the fuel lines can be done with only one union (on each side) and
maybe even none. Continuous line from the tank outlet to mid way down the
Fus-24 (rear window) panel (or two pieces if you are putting your shut off
valves up in the wing root). You will (most likely) need a union here and
then go from the union to your belly drain. From the drain you should be
able to take it all the way fwd to the gascolator tee (or in my case the
fuel valves between the seats and then forward to the gascolator).

Regards,
Wayne G. O'Shea
www.irishfield.on.ca

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Wayne,

I have been looking at those fuel lines for months wondering if I should

run

aluminum lines out the wings and around all those bends or just use rubber
until I get out the fuselage wing root and switch back to aluminum like

the

manual shows. I have rubber and aluminum in my Kitfox and have never had a
leak. But aluminum seems so much more professional. How many unions did

you

have to use to get around the fuselage wing root and to the floor?

Bruce G

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I would want to inspect the finger strainer in my fuel tank at every annual,
at the least. It is easy to remove and takes little time while giving great
peace of mind. providing you have a rubber fuel line to facilitate its
removal. I don't think I would want to disassemble a compression fitting
every time I inspected the finger strainer... but that's just me.

Bruce G 357R


Is there a problem with running 5052 fuel line directly into the fuel
tank fitting without a flexible rubber line? What about removing the
fuel tank strainer for cleaning - any problems with 5052 line? How
often do you remove for cleaning?



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Just a question, if you do fuel flow tests at your annuals and you can
compare the history of them, why would you want to go to the trouble of
inspecting the strainer in the tank as long as the flows have not
deteriorated?

Cheers

Alister

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I would want to inspect the finger strainer in my fuel tank at every

annual,

at the least. It is easy to remove and takes little time while giving

great

peace of mind. providing you have a rubber fuel line to facilitate its
removal. I don't think I would want to disassemble a compression fitting
every time I inspected the finger strainer... but that's just me.

Bruce G 357R


Is there a problem with running 5052 fuel line directly into the fuel
tank fitting without a flexible rubber line? What about removing the
fuel tank strainer for cleaning - any problems with 5052 line? How
often do you remove for cleaning?

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I have to agree with Alister! The best way to run the fuel lines is aluminum
tube from the tank outlet fitting, right to the gascolator. This only leaves
one flexible line to the carburetor, where it is easy to keep an eye on
(after you remove the firesleeve of course!). Rubber hoses are just asking
for leaks (ask anyone that has had them! right Alister!!!). If you wish to
remove the outlet finger screen once in a while it can still be done, as
once you undo the line it will move back out of the way enough to facilitate
the screen fittings removal. I bet most 40 to 50 year old aircraft have
never had the screen pulled out. If you fuel properly from a proper aircraft
hose that has screens before AND after the hose, or from a can through a
screened funnel, then there should be nothing to clog your finger screen
unless your proseal or non-compatible sloshing compound gives way.

My 2 cents for the .00001 they're worth!
Wayne G. O'Shea
www.irishfield.on.ca



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Just a question, if you do fuel flow tests at your annuals and you can
compare the history of them, why would you want to go to the trouble of
inspecting the strainer in the tank as long as the flows have not
deteriorated?

Cheers

Alister

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Subject: Re: 5052 fuel line

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I would want to inspect the finger strainer in my fuel tank at every

annual,

at the least. It is easy to remove and takes little time while giving

great

peace of mind. providing you have a rubber fuel line to facilitate its
removal. I don't think I would want to disassemble a compression fitting
every time I inspected the finger strainer... but that's just me.

Bruce G 357R


Is there a problem with running 5052 fuel line directly into the fuel
tank fitting without a flexible rubber line? What about removing the
fuel tank strainer for cleaning - any problems with 5052 line? How
often do you remove for cleaning?

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