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capt_riney(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:02 pm Post subject: Fuel Boost Pump for MkIII/Rotax912

I'm putting together my fuel system for my MkIII and need some advice on a boost pump.  I'm having a 20 gal aluminum fuel tank made in place of the two 5 gal plastic jugs, and plan on adding a gasolator with water drain and a boost pump. I'm planning on using a 912 (don't have it yet...looking for a used one), so the question is what type (facet?) and size (4 psi?) boost pump is recommended for the 912.  



Mark Rinehart

Indy MkIII

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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:11 am Post subject: Re: Fuel Boost Pump for MkIII/Rotax912

The Facet pump seems to be the standard pump that most people are using on small experimentals.  California power systems sells them on their website, and lists the pressure and which one is for the 912.  I use the ACS gascolator, its great, super easy to drain for water, and is cheap at around 70 bucks from Aircraft spruce.   I also use the Challenger 10 micron Stainless Steel fuel filter from Aircraft spruce, it is expensive, but it is a very high quality filter that is cleanable and will last forever, and no garbage will get past that stainless steel element.  It is very expensive at ACS at 140 bucks      But it is made by Golan industries and can be bought for about 80 bucks on the net.   I like Aircraft Spruce, and I buy a lot of stuff from them even if it is a bit more expensive, but when the price is about twice what it should be then its worth it to start looking elsewhere.



Sounds like you are putting together a really good fuel system, that will increase your safety and engine reliability a lot.  The EAA says half of all engine failures in experimentals are caused by the fuel system...   BTW  Kolb sells a really nice 18 gallon aluminum tank that slides right in where the plastic tanks go, very easy to do and very good quality, no mods needed.  



Mike

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Dennis.Kirby(at)kirtland.
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:45 am Post subject: Fuel Boost Pump for MkIII/Rotax912

<< ... the question is what type (facet?) and size (4 psi?) boost pump

is recommended

for the 912. Mark Rinehart >>



Mark -



I installed the "standard" Facet electric (solid state) fuel pump on my

Mark-3 to supplement the engine-driven mechanical pump on the 912.  (4.5

psi)  Still under thirty bucks, in most aircraft catalogs.  It is

installed level with the bottom of my fuel tanks, attached to the cage

longerons, behind the pilot seat.  Works great.



Check the archives - lots of discussion on this topic.



Dennis Kirby

Mark-III, 912ul, "Magic Bike"

Cedar Crest, NM

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