Speaking of fuel hoses ...
On a recent flight from Livermore, California to Spokane, Washington I
had what looked like grease all along the side of the fuselage. I
assumed it was from the prop controller (we have had a little grease
leakage from our Airmaster, on occasion), and continued the flight there
and then back home. On inspection, it turned out it was not grease, but
was varnish all along the side of the fuselage. There was a significant
fuel leak in the fuel line at the outlet of the mechanical fuel pump on
our 912S, which has been dumping fuel into the engine compartment for a
while, perhaps as much as a gallon per hour on the trip to Spokane,
which by the way, is over some very un-hospitable country at times.
The fuel hose in question is the original hose from Europa, with the
stainless braid sheathing. Ours was kit A135, purchased late in 1998.
There have been emails to the effect that this early hose is not well
suited for auto gas, which is what we use. People have said the hose is
somewhat porous to auto gas, smelling even when there are no actual
leaks. The hose that split seems to have disintegrated, I suspect from
the exposure to auto fuel.
So, if there is anyone out there still using this type hose from Europa,
and you use auto fuel, beware.
We had already replaced much of our fuel hose with stuff rated for auto
fuel, and replaced the rest of the old Europa supplied hose this
weekend. Quite a job, but long over due, as it turns out.
Regards,
Terry Seaver
A135 / N135TD
Almost finished with our long wings, finally. Just final fitting of the
ailerons and painting left.
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Subject: Europa-List: 914 overflow hoses
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Hi All,
I'm connecting all the plumbing on the 914 for my XS. There are four
fuel overflow hose barb fittings and the oil vent and water vent. I
started to use the tubing supplied for the fuel sight gauge, but I'm
thinking that material may not be suitable for firewall forward heat
exposure.
What have others used for these overflow tubes?
Thanks to all for all the landing light suggestions, and, well,
everything!
Thanks, Kevin
N211KA, 914/ Airmaster XS
still hopeing to fly this year
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