Mine are going along with the gascolator positioned under the port baggage
bay access panel. I'll just have one snap shut access panel for all three.
Any leeks or dripping if any will be at one spot. I have configured the
inside of the door to have small dams inside to direct any leakage to drain
overboard rather than rolling around in the back of the fuselage.
As for long runs of hose to the drains. You can always do the politically
incorrect thing and hold the taps open for a second or two before you take
your sample.
Steve Hagar
A143
Mesa, AZ
> [Original Message]
> From: <ScramIt@aol.com>
> Date: 12/31/02 10:37:33 AM
> Subject: Fuel Drains
>
> I'm about to put my fuel drains in my monowheel, as I see it I have three
> choices.
>
> 1) Right next to the inspection hatches
> Good: One sample gives you what's in the tank.
> Bad: Lying in the mud to get sample
>
> 2) In the back with the gascolator
> Bad: Long hose runs to sample the tanks. 4 or 5 samples to see what's in
the
> tank and not in the lines.
>
> 3) Under the seat in the outboard pan Forward as possible. (Section
opposite
> the fuel filters)
> Good: Easy to get to with the wings rigged. No lying in the mud. Shorter
fuel
> line run approx. 18"
> Bad: More fuel under my butt. Drains slightly higher than tank bottom.
The
> head of fuel and the 1/4" tube to the back of the tank should take care
of
> that.
>
> I'm leaning toward #3 but I've never seen anyone do it. ( usually a bad
sign
> )
>
> Comments?
> Happy New Year,
> SteveD.
--- Steve Hagar
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