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Mauledriver(at)nc.rr.com
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 Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 6:14 am Post subject: Access to the fuel filter with center console installed |
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Just an FYI for those considering an access panel of any kind...
I considered adding a hatch but just got lazy and didn't, wondering how
much I would regret it. Well, after 2 condition inspections I don't
miss it.
The reason I don't miss it is that the inspection requires removing the
tunnel cover anyway, which is a real PITA when carpet and a center
console is included. Actually my custom O2 bottle carrying slim line
center console is the easiest part to remove, but I digress.
Once the cover is removed along with the seats, removing and installing
the filter is not difficult at all. The clamp is easy to handle and the
connections are easy as well. I guess a little fuel is spilled but I
can't really recall. I probably wet a rag with any that I found and
immediately used it to wipe something done. (I was thinking that the
bottom hatch may provide a nice gargle during filter removal)
In my case, the filter appears very clean with only the smallest bits of
debris found over 340 hours. I say that to suggest that annual
servicing is all I ever intend to do unless confronted with a known
contamination problem. However, a known contamination problem would
make an access panel a very good thing.
So, I'd just say that it is a very nice to have but far from necessary
mod. That tunnel top needs to come off once a year no matter what and
the filter shouldn't require any additional access in normal ops IMHO.
Bill
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carl.froehlich(at)verizon
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| Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 11:12 am Post subject: Access to the fuel filter with center console installed |
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Regardless of how many filters and where mounted, before first engine start
recommend a comprehensive flush of the fuel system. About 20 gals of avgas
in a tank, fuel filter temporarily replaced with a straight piece of tubing,
the fuel line disconnected at the mechanical fuel pump then via tygon tubing
and a "see through" automotive type filter to gas cans. Repeat as needed
until you get no more "finds" coming out of the system. This process also
provides opportunity to calibrate the tank fuel level senders.
While working the fuselage I let tanks sit for several months off the wing
in various positions about 1/3 full of avgas, filling, shaking and draining
from time to time using the same type of automotive filter to cycle the
AVGAS to gas cans and back. This got the majority of junk out of the tanks
and also provided a good check for weeping rivets on the fuel tanks -
standard pressure testing will not find these.
The end result was a perfectly clean fuel filter after the first 40 hours.
Carl
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Albert Gardner
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Posts: 455
Location: Yuma, AZ
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| Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 12:02 pm Post subject: Access to the fuel filter with center console installed |
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I have a setup like that. I made the bottom access after checking my filter the first time. Had to pull the carpet to remove tunnel cover as well as unhook rudder cables to remove carpet. Before reinstalling tunnel cover I split it into two parts to make removal easier. Even being careful I still spilled several ounces of fuel with a small amount coming from the valve even with it shut off. I'll send you pics when I get home Monday.
Albert Gardner
N991RV
Yuma, AZ
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