Mike
I can add recommend the venting to the fill neck. Both Bob and I have built
our fuel systems with the main tank vent going to the fill neck.
I should say that the vent tub location in the fill neck should be located
so it will not get fuel dumped into it when fueling the plane.
Cliff Shaw
1041 Euclid ave.
Edmonds WA 98020
(425) 776-5555
N229WC "Wile E Coyote" first flight 06/30/03
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike" <mp.gamble@virgin.net>
Subject: Europa-List: XS Fuel System Mods.
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> Andy,
> I seem to recollect you saying some time ago that you were planning to
introduce a mod to reposition the fuel sight guage and the fuel vents. My
proposal follows.
> I would like to T the line from the port fuel outlet to the port fuel
drain where it emerges from the tunnel and feed it across the well of the
baggage compartment and up the stb wall, venting into the fuel filler neck.
There would be a further vent line from the filler neck to the lower
fuselage. The tube is protected throughout its run by enclosing it in square
section conduit which is bent to follow the fuselage profile and is left
uncovered where it runs up from the floor to the fuselage joint line (this
is the guage proper). It will be easy to fit and access for inspection.
> Fuel contents could be checked before and during flight providing a
backup to the Europa fuel guage mod. already fitted.
> What do you think? Can you see any reason why this change would not be
acceptable? In particular, can the tank also be vented into the filler neck?
> I would be grateful to have your comments prior to submitting this mod
to the PFA.
> I am copying to the forum as I'm sure there will be others who will be
interested.
> Regards
> Mike
> XS #440
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