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Re: Europa-List: Re: Sight Guage - UK Rules

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Sight Guage - UK Rules
From: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:18:48
Martin

That sounds interesting - do you have a Mod for your sight gauge that you
can share with us? - obtaining prototype Mod details from LAA is always a
bit hit and miss....

Richard C-C

On 31 October 2011 09:37, Martin Olliver <martflynut@aol.com> wrote:

>
> I believe a mod exists to fit a sender with a screw top fitting to allow
> dipping of the tank. Still not a good option if you over fill the tank!
> My solution the same problem is to fit a sight gauge (tube) Fitted beside
> and low down the filler neck. The plastic sight tube being as short as
> possible the rest being aliminum tube. This should make replacing the tube
> easy the rest is fit and forget. When you come to fill up with fuel you
> will know how much you have and how much to put in. A problem with Europa's
> not to be underestimated. It will not be of much use if you are very low on
> fuel but as I have a fuel flow indicator and virtual tank this can be
> calculated with ease with a margin of extra fuel for safety.
> Good luck
> Martin.
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=356394#356394
>
>


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