Hi,
We try to regularly switch to the reserve side for several minutes in
order to verify that the reserve still 'works'. We do this of course at
altitude in a safe part of the flight, in case the reserve IS plugged up
and we need to switch back immediately. I strongly recommend this
practice regardless of which side is thought more likely to get
contaminated, remembering, of course, to switch back to the main side
before the fuel level reaches the 'hump'.
Regards,
Terry Seaver
A135 / N135TD
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R.C.Harrison
Subject: RE: Europa-List: fuel sender location
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Hi! Simon and (Glen "needs a heads up")
I have to say that your message below is "right on the money". You "took
the words out of my mouth!"
The unfortunate fact though is that since the reserve is the filler
side and also is therefore guaranteed to be filled every fill up so the
remainder of the fuel entered will spill over the saddle into the main
side always ensuring the reserve to have been topped up, it is also the
most likely side to have the most crap contamination being put in and if
the reserve side filters become overwhelmed they won't any longer be a
reserve!
If it were possible to ensure that the port side was automatically
filled every fill up and the bulk filling be put into the starboard side
then it would be most likely that the Starboard side would contain the
crap and the port side would be the most sure source as a reserve.
Regards and Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all.
Bob Harrison G-PTAG Europa MKI/Jabiru 3300
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Simon Smith
Subject: RE: Europa-List: fuel sender location
Unless I have misunderstood, your setup is not standard.
According to the manual, the Starboard (filler) side is the reserve and
the port is the main. The return from the engine should go to the
reserve side to ensure that the reserve is always full.
If your return is to the starboard side and you use all your fuel from
the starboard side there is no guarantee that there will be fuel in the
port side depending on turbulence etc
Regards
Simon
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