Hi,
I fitted my gascolator on the inspection panel itself with the drain coming
through it. Fitted behind the fuel pump and cockpit module. To inspect it,
simply unscrew the panel and allow it to drop down and then you have access
to the mounting bracket it is connected to on the panel. Unscrew it from the
mounting bracket and take the panel away to gain access to the bowl. That
way it is easy as you do not have to unscew the back baggage bulkhead to get
at it and also, more importantly, it is outside to inspect so no fuel gets
into the aircraft.
Cheers,
Tim
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8005
New Zealand.
Ph +64 3 3515166
Mobile 021 0640221
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Weert" <tim.weert@hccnet.nl>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Gascolator access hatch
>
>> As a matter of interest is there a nice hole in the
>> firewall to get access behind the panel ? And if so what
>> are its construction details and size ?
>
> The access door for the gascolator is fitted behind the cockpit module
> close
> to the fuelpumps. That's left from the batery compartment. (At the other
> side below a wooden panel fitted with 4 bolts. If you're interested , I
> can
> sent you a few pictures via email of the construction in PH-JAI (G-KITZ).
> It's relative easy to reach just below the port flap. It's NOT in the
> firewall. Making doors into the firewall will reduce the time it's able to
> fight a engine fire, so it may be better to leave it as it is.
>
> The acces door is the same sise (diam. 130 mm.) as the doors fitted to
> check
> engine oil and coolant.
>
> Regards, Tim.
> Heerhugowaard,
> PH-JAI
> 460 XS TG 914UL Airmaster
>
>
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