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jkreidler

Joined: 13 Feb 2008
Posts: 151
Location: Sheboygan Falls WI

Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 5:49 am Post subject: Fuel Filter Service - Access Panel

I was thinking about how difficult it is to service the fuel filter.  First, just to get at it there is a pile of work in removing the tunnel cover.  Some have split the tunnel cover so it isn't necessary to remove the entire cover to inspect the tunnel, great idea, for those still building this should be considered.  Others have installed an access panel in the side of the tunnel in the foot well.  This allows easier access to the fuel filter and fuel pump.  One of the things I really dislike about servicing the fuel filter is that you have to break the fuel lines, and this causes some fuel to spill.  Add insulation to soak up the fuel and you have a recipe for disaster, so you need to use a box of rags to keep the fuel from getting all over the place. 

 

So here is what I was thinking, I wished that when we built the airplane we would have installed an access panel on the bottom of the airplane that we could have reached up through to get at the fuel filter.  This would have been much easier during construction....  An alternative would be to install a second fuel filter, and place both filters at the tank exits under the wing walk access panel. 

 

I post this simply to get those who are still building to think about how they will service the fuel filter.  Not sure how we will modify our airplane to simplify the task. 



 Thanks, Jason Kreidler 

 

N44YH - Flying 

4 Partner Build #40617 

Tony Kolar - Kyle Hokel - Wayne Elsner - Jason Kreidler

 

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Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 5:59 am Post subject: Fuel Filter Service - Access Panel

It's not that big of a deal to take it out, and you need to inspect inside the tunnel anyway at each annual.



Run the engine dry to check that the shut-off valve works, then a couple of paper towels soak up any residual (I put no insulation in my tunnel for just that reason.....did not want anything to soak up fuel should there be a leak or spill in there......

I wouldn't mess with cutting access panels in the floor......at least not before checking with Van's on what it might do to structural strength....

grumpy

N184JM flying, about to start #3 annual



On Feb 1, 2010, at 7:48 AM, jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com (jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com) wrote:

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		  I was thinking about how difficult it is to service the fuel filter.  First, just to get at it there is a pile of work in removing the tunnel cover.  Some have split the tunnel cover so it isn't necessary to remove the entire cover to inspect the tunnel, great idea, for those still building this should be considered.  Others have installed an access panel in the side of the tunnel in the foot well.  This allows easier access to the fuel filter and fuel pump.  One of the things I really dislike about servicing the fuel filter is that you have to break the fuel lines, and this causes some fuel to spill.  Add insulation to soak up the fuel and you have a recipe for disaster, so you need to use a box of rags to keep the fuel from getting all over the place. 

 

So here is what I was thinking, I wished that when we built the airplane we would have installed an access panel on the bottom of the airplane that we could have reached up through to get at the fuel filter.  This would have been much easier during construction....  An alternative would be to install a second fuel filter, and place both filters at the tank exits under the wing walk access panel. 

 

I post this simply to get those who are still building to think about how they will service the fuel filter.  Not sure how we will modify our airplane to simplify the task. 



 Thanks, Jason Kreidler 

 

N44YH - Flying 

4 Partner Build #40617 

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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
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Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:10 am Post subject: Fuel Filter Service - Access Panel

I just did this yesterday...removed the tunnel cover and

disassembled the fuel filter.  I was contemplating doing

a side access door like Scott to get to the filter. I think

that access door could be really handy in accessing the filter

to get tools in there.  But, at the same time, even if you

have the door I don't think that makes it a great idea to

do any filter removal without the tunnel cover off.

I spilled plenty of fuel in that tunnel area and had to

wipe it up as you noted.  I wouldn't want to completely do the

job through a side panel unless I knew I could get it

all 100% cleaned.  So I think that unless there were a

bottom access panel as you noted, there isn't really

a good way to service the filter without removing

the tunnel cover completely, and also removing that SCAT

tube for better access.  A side panel removal would

add to easier access.



But, when all is said and done, I think removal of the

entire tunnel cover is probably something you should all

be doing once a year anyway.  And I mean the entire tunnel

cover back through the rear seats.  It's the only way

you'll be able to inspect and lubricate the control rod

ends.  It will still be a pain in the butt, but if it only

comes once a year during annual time then it's not much

worth complaining about....it's easier to annual an RV-10

than it is some of those other certified planes.



Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD



jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com wrote:

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		   I was thinking about how difficult it is to service the fuel filter. 

  First, just to get at it there is a pile of work in removing the tunnel 

 cover.  Some have split the tunnel cover so it isn't necessary to remove 

 the entire cover to inspect the tunnel, great idea, for those still 

 building this should be considered.  Others have installed an access 

 panel in the side of the tunnel in the foot well.  This allows easier 

 access to the fuel filter and fuel pump.  One of the things I really 

 dislike about servicing the fuel filter is that you have to break the 

 fuel lines, and this causes some fuel to spill.  Add insulation to soak 

 up the fuel and you have a recipe for disaster, so you need to use a box 

 of rags to keep the fuel from getting all over the place.

 

 So here is what I was thinking, I wished that when we built the airplane 

 we would have installed an access panel on the bottom of the airplane 

 that we could have reached up through to get at the fuel filter.  This 

 would have been much easier during construction....  An alternative 

 would be to install a second fuel filter, and place both filters at the 

 tank exits under the wing walk access panel.

 

 I post this simply to get those who are still building to think about 

 how they will service the fuel filter.  Not sure how we will modify our 

 airplane to simplify the task.

 

 Thanks, Jason Kreidler

 

 N44YH - Flying

 4 Partner Build #40617

 Tony Kolar - Kyle Hokel - Wayne Elsner - Jason Kreidler

 

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Phil.Perry(at)netapp.com
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Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:24 am Post subject: Fuel Filter Service - Access Panel

I’m not sure if it’s possible, but I’ve been thinking of adding one filter at each wing root.    

   

I like the simplified access to the filter, but I also like the idea of having one fuel filter dedicated to each tank.  This way if a filter should get blocked, I can flip to the other tank and access some fuel there.  

   

Phil  

   

   

   

     

From: jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com [mailto:jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com] 

 Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 7:48 AM

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Fuel Filter Service - Access Panel  

  

   

I was thinking about how difficult it is to service the fuel filter.  First, just to get at it there is a pile of work in removing the tunnel cover.  Some have split the tunnel cover so it isn't necessary to remove the entire cover to inspect the tunnel, great idea, for those still building this should be considered.  Others have installed an access panel in the side of the tunnel in the foot well.  This allows easier access to the fuel filter and fuel pump.  One of the things I really dislike about servicing the fuel filter is that you have to break the fuel lines, and this causes some fuel to spill.  Add insulation to soak up the fuel and you have a recipe for disaster, so you need to use a box of rags to keep the fuel from getting all over the place. 

 

 So here is what I was thinking, I wished that when we built the airplane we would have installed an access panel on the bottom of the airplane that we could have reached up through to get at the fuel filter.  This would have been much easier during construction....  An alternative would be to install a second fuel filter, and place both filters at the tank exits under the wing walk access panel. 

 

 I post this simply to get those who are still building to think about how they will service the fuel filter.  Not sure how we will modify our airplane to simplify the task. 

 

 Thanks, Jason Kreidler 

 

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Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:24 am Post subject: Fuel Filter Service - Access Panel

If a builder decides to start cutting extra holes in the skin,  I would advise getting a structural engineer's analysis of the  proposal.

   From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of  jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com

Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010  6:48 AM

To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Fuel  Filter Service - Access Panel

I was thinking about how difficult it is  to service the fuel filter.  First, just to get at it there is a pile of  work in removing the tunnel cover.  Some have split the tunnel cover so it  isn't necessary to remove the entire cover to inspect the tunnel, great idea,  for those still building this should be considered.  Others have installed  an access panel in the side of the tunnel in the foot well.  This allows  easier access to the fuel filter and fuel pump.  One of the things I really  dislike about servicing the fuel filter is that you have to break the fuel  lines, and this causes some fuel to spill.  Add insulation to soak up the  fuel and you have a recipe for disaster, so you need to use a box of rags to  keep the fuel from getting all over the place. 

So here is what I was thinking, I wished that when we built the  airplane we would have installed an access panel on the bottom of the airplane  that we could have reached up through to get at the fuel filter.  This  would have been much easier during construction....  An alternative would  be to install a second fuel filter, and place both filters at the tank exits  under the wing walk access panel. 

I  post this simply to get those who are still building to think about how they  will service the fuel filter.  Not sure how we will modify our airplane to  simplify the task. 

Thanks, Jason  Kreidler 

N44YH - Flying  

4 Partner Build #40617 

Tony Kolar - Kyle Hokel - Wayne Elsner - Jason  Kreidler

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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
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Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:24 am Post subject: Fuel Filter Service - Access Panel

I did insulate the tunnel, but only the side walls.

I don't think it does anything worthwhile to do the

sidewalls either. The forward firewall, sure.

And then the SCAT tube wrapped with insulation.

That would be all I'd do if I were doing it again.

My sidewall insulation doesn't go all the way to the

floor though so fuel spilling and soaking isn't

going to soak into it.



Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD

do not archive

Miller John wrote:

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		   It's not that big of a deal to take it out, and you need to inspect 

 inside the tunnel anyway at each annual.

 

 Run the engine dry to check that the shut-off valve works, then a couple 

 of paper towels soak up any residual (I put no insulation in my tunnel 

 for just that reason.....did not want anything to soak up fuel should 

 there be a leak or spill in there......

 

 I wouldn't mess with cutting access panels in the floor......at least 

 not before checking with Van's on what it might do to structural 

 strength.....

 

 grumpy

 N184JM flying, about to start #3 annual

 

 

 On Feb 1, 2010, at 7:48 AM, jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com 

 <mailto:jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com> wrote:

 

> I was thinking about how difficult it is to service the fuel filter. 

>  First, just to get at it there is a pile of work in removing the 

> tunnel cover.  Some have split the tunnel cover so it isn't necessary 

> to remove the entire cover to inspect the tunnel, great idea, for 

> those still building this should be considered.  Others have installed 

> an access panel in the side of the tunnel in the foot well.  This 

> allows easier access to the fuel filter and fuel pump.  One of the 

> things I really dislike about servicing the fuel filter is that you 

> have to break the fuel lines, and this causes some fuel to spill.  Add 

> insulation to soak up the fuel and you have a recipe for disaster, so 

> you need to use a box of rags to keep the fuel from getting all over 

> the place.

>

> So here is what I was thinking, I wished that when we built the 

> airplane we would have installed an access panel on the bottom of the 

> airplane that we could have reached up through to get at the fuel 

> filter.  This would have been much easier during construction....  An 

> alternative would be to install a second fuel filter, and place both 

> filters at the tank exits under the wing walk access panel.

>

> I post this simply to get those who are still building to think about 

> how they will service the fuel filter.  Not sure how we will modify 

> our airplane to simplify the task.

>

> Thanks, Jason Kreidler

>

> N44YH - Flying

> 4 Partner Build #40617

> Tony Kolar - Kyle Hokel - Wayne Elsner - Jason Kreidler

>

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Kellym

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1705
Location: Sun Lakes AZ

Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:24 am Post subject: Fuel Filter Service - Access Panel

Is there any particular reason the filter needs to be in the tunnel? 

Anyone considered relocating to front side of firewall?



Tim Olson wrote:

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 I just did this yesterday...removed the tunnel cover and

 disassembled the fuel filter.  I was contemplating doing

 a side access door like Scott to get to the filter. I think

 that access door could be really handy in accessing the filter

 to get tools in there.  But, at the same time, even if you

 have the door I don't think that makes it a great idea to

 do any filter removal without the tunnel cover off.

 I spilled plenty of fuel in that tunnel area and had to

 wipe it up as you noted.  I wouldn't want to completely do the

 job through a side panel unless I knew I could get it

 all 100% cleaned.  So I think that unless there were a

 bottom access panel as you noted, there isn't really

 a good way to service the filter without removing

 the tunnel cover completely, and also removing that SCAT

 tube for better access.  A side panel removal would

 add to easier access.

 

 But, when all is said and done, I think removal of the

 entire tunnel cover is probably something you should all

 be doing once a year anyway.  And I mean the entire tunnel

 cover back through the rear seats.  It's the only way

 you'll be able to inspect and lubricate the control rod

 ends.  It will still be a pain in the butt, but if it only

 comes once a year during annual time then it's not much

 worth complaining about....it's easier to annual an RV-10

 than it is some of those other certified planes.

 

 Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD

 

 

 

 jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com wrote:

> I was thinking about how difficult it is to service the fuel filter. 

>  First, just to get at it there is a pile of work in removing the 

> tunnel cover.  Some have split the tunnel cover so it isn't necessary 

> to remove the entire cover to inspect the tunnel, great idea, for 

> those still building this should be considered.  Others have installed 

> an access panel in the side of the tunnel in the foot well.  This 

> allows easier access to the fuel filter and fuel pump.  One of the 

> things I really dislike about servicing the fuel filter is that you 

> have to break the fuel lines, and this causes some fuel to spill.  Add 

> insulation to soak up the fuel and you have a recipe for disaster, so 

> you need to use a box of rags to keep the fuel from getting all over 

> the place.

>

> So here is what I was thinking, I wished that when we built the 

> airplane we would have installed an access panel on the bottom of the 

> airplane that we could have reached up through to get at the fuel 

> filter.  This would have been much easier during construction....  An 

> alternative would be to install a second fuel filter, and place both 

> filters at the tank exits under the wing walk access panel.

>

> I post this simply to get those who are still building to think about 

> how they will service the fuel filter.  Not sure how we will modify 

> our airplane to simplify the task.

>

> Thanks, Jason Kreidler

>

> N44YH - Flying

> 4 Partner Build #40617

> Tony Kolar - Kyle Hokel - Wayne Elsner - Jason Kreidler

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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2872

Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:39 am Post subject: Fuel Filter Service - Access Panel

I think under the seats would be an awesome location except

for one thing.....when you disconnect the lines, with

no valve to shut off, you're going to dump fuel all

over the place.  So that would tempt you to add shutoffs

to each tank in front of the filter....and then that's

another point of leak/failure.  Maybe with the right

valves I'd consider putting one filter per wing and

putting them under the seats.  Not sure if it's worth

the hassle though once you're flying.



Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD

do not archive

Perry, Phil wrote:

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		   I’m not sure if it’s possible, but I’ve been thinking of adding one 

 filter at each wing root. 

 

  

 

 I like the simplified access to the filter, but I also like the idea of 

 having one fuel filter dedicated to each tank.  This way if a filter 

 should get blocked, I can flip to the other tank and access some fuel there.

 

  

 

 Phil

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 *From:* jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com 

 [mailto:jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com]

 *Sent:* Monday, February 01, 2010 7:48 AM

 *To:* rv10-list(at)matronics.com

 *Subject:* Fuel Filter Service - Access Panel

 

  

 

 I was thinking about how difficult it is to service the fuel filter. 

  First, just to get at it there is a pile of work in removing the tunnel 

 cover.  Some have split the tunnel cover so it isn't necessary to remove 

 the entire cover to inspect the tunnel, great idea, for those still 

 building this should be considered.  Others have installed an access 

 panel in the side of the tunnel in the foot well.  This allows easier 

 access to the fuel filter and fuel pump.  One of the things I really 

 dislike about servicing the fuel filter is that you have to break the 

 fuel lines, and this causes some fuel to spill.  Add insulation to soak 

 up the fuel and you have a recipe for disaster, so you need to use a box 

 of rags to keep the fuel from getting all over the place.

 

 So here is what I was thinking, I wished that when we built the airplane 

 we would have installed an access panel on the bottom of the airplane 

 that we could have reached up through to get at the fuel filter.  This 

 would have been much easier during construction....  An alternative 

 would be to install a second fuel filter, and place both filters at the 

 tank exits under the wing walk access panel.

 

 I post this simply to get those who are still building to think about 

 how they will service the fuel filter.  Not sure how we will modify our 

 airplane to simplify the task.

 

 Thanks, Jason Kreidler

 

 N44YH - Flying

 4 Partner Build #40617

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jkreidler

Joined: 13 Feb 2008
Posts: 151
Location: Sheboygan Falls WI

Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:43 am Post subject: Re: Fuel Filter Service - Access Panel

I think there are times, especially when the airplane is new that you need to get into that area besides annual.  During annual EVERY panel needs to come off, I don't think there are many or any exceptions this would not change that.  I agree a person would need to think about the structure when cutting in access panels, but be aware cutting an access panel in the side of the tunnel requires the same thought.



Like I said, I am not sure how we will handle this, or if we will even make a mod.  I just wanted to give those still building a chance to think about a possible mod while it was still fairly simple to implement.  Knowing what I know now, I can promise that if we had known about this we would have done something (again not sure what) during construction.

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Tony Kolar, Kyle Hokel, Wayne Elser, Jason Kreidler
N44YH - Flying - #40617

dlm46007(at)cox.net
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Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:03 am Post subject: Fuel Filter Service - Access Panel

Each tank , IIRC, already has a filter screen. Additionally  one can see the fuel flows for various power settings on the EFIS, so some  indication of a future problem may be evident. Lastly drain/flush  the main  tanks

after the build process. Mine were QB tanks but still had residual pieces of proseal which I flushed before sending any fuel to the filter.

   From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Perry,  Phil

Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 7:18 AM

To:  rv10-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: RE: Fuel Filter Service -  Access Panel

I’m  not sure if it’s possible, but I’ve been thinking of adding one filter at each  wing root.   

I  like the simplified access to the filter, but I also like the idea of having one  fuel filter dedicated to each tank.  This way if a filter should get  blocked, I can flip to the other tank and access some fuel  there. 

Phil 

From:  jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com [mailto:jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com]  

Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 7:48 AM

To:  rv10-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Fuel Filter Service -  Access Panel

I was thinking about  how difficult it is to service the fuel filter.  First, just to get at it  there is a pile of work in removing the tunnel cover.  Some have split the  tunnel cover so it isn't necessary to remove the entire cover to inspect the  tunnel, great idea, for those still building this should be considered.   Others have installed an access panel in the side of the tunnel in the  foot well.  This allows easier access to the fuel filter and fuel pump.   One of the things I really dislike about servicing the fuel filter is that  you have to break the fuel lines, and this causes some fuel to spill.  Add  insulation to soak up the fuel and you have a recipe for disaster, so you need  to use a box of rags to keep the fuel from getting all over the place.  

So here  is what I was thinking, I wished that when we built the airplane we would have  installed an access panel on the bottom of the airplane that we could have  reached up through to get at the fuel filter.  This would have been much  easier during construction....  An alternative would be to install a second  fuel filter, and place both filters at the tank exits under the wing walk access  panel. 

I post this simply to  get those who are still building to think about how they will service the fuel  filter.  Not sure how we will modify our airplane to simplify the  task. 

Thanks, Jason  Kreidler 

N44YH - Flying  

4 Partner  Build #40617 

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Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:25 am Post subject: Fuel Filter Service - Access Panel

I was dreading taking the fuel filter out during the first condition  

inspection back in November. It was a PITA, but not as bad as I had  

feared. Some certified airplanes have an access panel on the belly  

just for this reason. I think this would be the best solution, but as  

others have noted, some structural engineering support would be  

required. I am not convinced that an access panel in the side of the  

tunnel would make the task that much easier, and as Jason notes,  

still has structural considerations. If I was doing it over again, I  

would consider the belly access panel.



$.02 worth



David Maib

40559

flying





On Feb 1, 2010, at 9:43 AM, jkreidler wrote:




<jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com>



I think there are times, especially when the airplane is new that you  

need to get into that area besides annual.  During annual EVERY panel  

needs to come off, I don't think there are many or any exceptions  

this would not change that.  I agree a person would need to think  

about the structure when cutting in access panels, but be aware  

cutting an access panel in the side of the tunnel requires the same  

thought.



Like I said, I am not sure how we will handle this, or if we will  

even make a mod.  I just wanted to give those still building a chance  

to think about a possible mod while it was still fairly simple to  

implement.  Knowing what I know now, I can promise that if we had  

known about this we would have done something (again not sure what)  

during construction.



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Jason Kreidler

4 Partner Build - Sheboygan Falls, WI

Tony Kolar, Kyle Hokel, Wayne Elser, Jason Kreidler

N44YH - Flying - #40617





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dmaib(at)mac.com
Guest

Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:36 am Post subject: Fuel Filter Service - Access Panel

Drained and flushed my QB tanks during the build and did not have any appreciable debris. That was even after having to replace an end rib in one of the tanks due to a builder stupidity induced problem. I noted during the first condition inspection that my fuel filter was perfectly clean.



David Maib

4059

flying



 



 



On Feb 1, 2010, at 10:03 AM, DLM wrote:

Each tank , IIRC, already has a filter screen. Additionally one can see the fuel flows for various power settings on the EFIS, so some indication of a future problem may be evident. Lastly drain/flush  the main tanks

after the build process. Mine were QB tanks but still had residual pieces of proseal which I flushed before sending any fuel to the filter.

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of Perry, Phil

Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 7:18 AM

To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)

Subject: RE: Fuel Filter Service - Access Panel



I’m not sure if it’s possible, but I’ve been thinking of adding one filter at each wing root. 

 

I like the simplified access to the filter, but I also like the idea of having one fuel filter dedicated to each tank.  This way if a filter should get blocked, I can flip to the other tank and access some fuel there.

 

Phil

 

 

 

 

From: jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com [mailto:jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com (jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com)] 

Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 7:48 AM

To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)

Subject: Fuel Filter Service - Access Panel



 



I was thinking about how difficult it is to service the fuel filter.  First, just to get at it there is a pile of work in removing the tunnel cover.  Some have split the tunnel cover so it isn't necessary to remove the entire cover to inspect the tunnel, great idea, for those still building this should be considered.  Others have installed an access panel in the side of the tunnel in the foot well.  This allows easier access to the fuel filter and fuel pump.  One of the things I really dislike about servicing the fuel filter is that you have to break the fuel lines, and this causes some fuel to spill.  Add insulation to soak up the fuel and you have a recipe for disaster, so you need to use a box of rags to keep the fuel from getting all over the place. 



So here is what I was thinking, I wished that when we built the airplane we would have installed an access panel on the bottom of the airplane that we could have reached up through to get at the fuel filter.  This would have been much easier during construction....  An alternative would be to install a second fuel filter, and place both filters at the tank exits under the wing walk access panel. 



I post this simply to get those who are still building to think about how they will service the fuel filter.  Not sure how we will modify our airplane to simplify the task. 



Thanks, Jason Kreidler 



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rnewman(at)tcwtech.com
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Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 5:03 pm Post subject: Fuel Filter Service - Access Panel

Although I'm not flying yet, can't comment on how  this will work out.   However, I added an acces panel of my own  doing.    See attached link to picasa site.   http://picasaweb.google.com/rcnewman64   click on folder for "fuel pump and access door"    Note,   I'm using the andair fuel pump and have moved the filters/gas colators to the  wing.   I'm not planning on needing to get into the pump area except  for inspections.  

  

  

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Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:28 am Post subject: Re: Fuel Filter Service - Access Panel

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		  Iâ€™m not sure if itâ€™s possible, but Iâ€™ve been thinking of adding one filter at each wing root. 



I like the simplified access to the filter, but I also like the idea of having one fuel filter dedicated to each tank. This way if a filter should get blocked, I can flip to the other tank and access some fuel there. 



Phil 	




Phil, it is possible and I'm doing it. Take a look at this filter for $28.95 from Summit Racing. Very small and filters to 40 microns:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-230101/



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