Unfortunately FIRESLEEVE on the fuel lines (in the engine bay) is part of a
mandatory mod (here in the UK at least) to reduce the possibility of vapour
locks.
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From: "John & Paddy Wigney" <johnwigney@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: (no subject)
> <<<<<<We are about to install engine for the hopefully last time (had to
> be
> removed for painting), and need to replace the sleeving on the engine
> side
> fuel lines. We had originally used the relatively cheap foam pipe
> lagging as
> found at B&Q (plumbing supplies) but the PFA are making disapproving
> noises
> so will have to think again. I was under the impression that the purpose
> of
> the insulation was for heat reduction purposes for which the foam
> sleeving
> had excellent insulation properties (covered in aluminum tape for
> protection) but it seems that the purpose of the reccommended FIRESLEEVE
> is
> more for fire retardant purposes than heat insulation.>>>>>
>
> Hi Carl,
>
> FWIF, have you considered NOT putting sleeve on the fuel lines ? I
> believe it is a nice to have and not a must have. I see nothing in the
> Rotax installation manual which refers to this and Rotax are pretty good
> at publishing items which have problems. I have non-insulated lines on
> my installation and have seen no problems so far.
>
> Cheers, John
>
> N262WF, XS mono, 912S
>
>
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