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AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM sa AIRCRAFT CARBURETOR xx AIRCRAFT xx AIRCRAFT ENGINE Fuel and fuel systems. Topics covered include design, servicing, pressure testing, etc. Tip on using a marble to locate the low point in the fuel strake for a leading-edge drain. Warning against grounding a Bonanza via the exhaust stacks when refueling. Includes tips on better grounding points. Tip on using Hoppe's Gun Oil to clean fuel injectors. Canadian aircraft fuel flow recommendations and test procedures. Tip on using a blood pressure gauge to pressure test aircraft fuel tanks. Adapting a mechanical fuel pump from an automobile for use when switching fuel tanks on an aircraft. Maintenance of Thermos-expanding O-ring style fuel tank caps to make sure they actually lock into place. Design for a simple restraint to keep caps from departing the aircraft should they come open. Tips on improving the fuel tank system in a Dragonfly. Tips on avoiding explosions when refueling aircraft from 5-gallon cans. Pattern for a cone-shaped fuel tank sump. Tip on fixing a Purolator Products Co. Model Pro-804 In-line Fuel Filter to prevent accidental shutoff of fuel. Improved vent line for a wing fuel tank. Tip on correcting fuel tank leakage from the outside using "ERF", a paint-on sealant. Repairing fuel tank leaks or seeping. How to open, clean, seal and re-rivet a metal fuel tank. Words of warning and advice on building composite fuel tanks. How to determine the amount of alcohol, if any, that is present in gasoline. This test is designed for field use, where time and simplicity are important factors. Factors to consider before burning automotive gas in your airplane. Advice on octane levels, alcohol additives, fuel transport and transfer, safety, etc. Let's check that fuel system. Inspecting the tank, lines, filter, and carburetor. Auto gas research. Latest findings on the use of automobile gasoline in aircraft engines. Troubleshooting the Bendix "inline (stem-type) regulator injector system" (also called a "fuel servo unit or "fuel-metering system"). Some tips. The engine clinic. Hot-starting of fuel injected aircraft engines. Some tips. Cessna fuel strainer fundamentals. How to disassemble and clean your main fuel screen. Tips on resealing leaking fuel tanks in a Piper Cherokee. Injector nozzle installation tips to help prevent cracking around injector nozzle bosses. Reasons for using TCP in aviation fuel are briefly discussed. The engine clinic. Facts and myths surrounding the use of automobile gasoline in aircraft engines. An inactivity checklist. Maintenance considerations for an airplane that is flown less than once a week. Looks at engines, rubber products, brakes, and electrical system. Tips on use of TCP to reduce lead problems in older 80-octane engines using 100LL gasoline. Relationship between advanced spark timing and fuel-mixture leaning on Piper Malibu's TSIO-520 Continental engine. Symptoms of a problem with auto fuel at low OAT (outside air temperature) are described. Simple test procedure to check for a mixture-control rigging problem or injector over richness which requires extreme leaning. Procedure to check for water in the fuel tanks of a Cessna 170. How to lean an aircraft engine for "best economy". Cessna proposes pressure switch modification for Cessna 310 (and related models) of twin-engine aircraft. A description of the actions called for by the service kit. How to lean an aircraft engine for "best-power". Tips on using unleaded auto gasoline in a Lycoming IO-360-B engine. Troubleshooting difficult restarts of a Lycoming O-360-A4M engine after the first flight of the day. Looks at fuel boiling as the most likely culprit. How to calculate which aircraft engines should be capable of using 87-octane unleaded automotive fuels. The engine clinic. Advice on when and how to lean an aircraft engine prior to takeoff. Tip on adding Marvel Mystery Oil and TCP to aviation fuel during each fillup. Troubleshooting tips for a Lycoming O-360-A4A engine (and MA4-5 carburetor) which hesitates noticably in the 1,200 to 1,400 rpm range, especially when the engine is warm. Troubleshooting tips for a Lycoming AEIO-320-E1B engine which experiences low-rpm miss and backfire in hot weather. The engine clinic. Advice on mixture management (leaning) on various types of flat engines. Getting to the root of cockpit fuel leaks. Troubleshooting tips for a fuel selector valve, fuel-flow gauge, and other sources of fuel odors in the cockpit. Tips on adding a colored dye to clear auto fuel used in aircraft to facilitate finding leaks. Tips on using different size fuel-injector nozzles (Continental IO-520-BA) in cylinder pairs in order to make all of the cylinders run at the same degree of lean. Getting to the root of injector-nozzle clogging. Some tips on checking and cleaning. Tip on cleaning carbon deposits off primer line nozzles. Overhauling a mechanical fuel pump. Photos and text illustrate the rebuilding of a Romec brand pump. Troubleshooting a fuel flow gauge which gives erratic readings. Troubleshooting gasoline wetness appearing around the intake-runner hose-and-clamp connection on a Continental IO-520 engine. Troubleshooting a raw-fuel leak from the intake manifold of a Continental O-470-S engine. Fuel injector clogging and cleaning. Cleaning fuel strainers and carburetor screens. Preventing gas pains. How to do a field test of a gasoline's properties (either avgas or auto gas). The Bendix RSA fuel injector. What does it do, how to tell if it is functioning properly, and what to do if it fails. The gas bag blues. Advice on the removal, repair, reconditioning, replacement, and reinstallation of fuel tank bladders. A flare for tubing. Advice on replacing an aluminum fuel line and modifying an automotive flaring tool to the required 37-degree angle for installing the fittings. Getting even fuel flows out of both tanks in a Cessna 172. Tip on freeing up a stiff fuel primer by changing O-rings. TCM continuous flow fuel injection systems. How they operate, installation, and troubleshooting. Auto gas in review. Summary of an FAA document on the results of 12 years experience with automobile gasoline in aircraft engines. Tip on cleaning the fuel bay to increase the life of bladder tanks. A primer on Kohler primers. Troubleshooting and rebuilding the plunger-operated fuel primer. Rebuilding the Skylane fuel selector valve. Includes instructions for building a simple spring tensioner/puller rig. Fuel gauge troubleshooting and repair. Inside the AC fuel pump. How it operates and symptoms of its failure. Troubleshooting tips for Cessna fuel tank venting and selector valve. TCM's TSIO-520 fuel injection system. Adjusting and troubleshooting advice. Advice on chemical additives suitable for aircraft engines. Continental 360 series fuel injection system. Adjusting and troubleshooting advice. Piper fuel tank vent lines. How to remove a wing mounted fuel tank in the Piper Cherokee for the recommended 1000 hour servicing of the flexible vent lines. Cessna fuel tank venting. Testing and troubleshooting the various high-wing fuel tank vent configurations. Two troubleshooting tips for a drop in fuel pressure in a Mooney aircraft during a climb. Troubleshooting the self-contained Bendix Fuel Servo. Hoses in the making. How to fabricate and replace standard, synthetic rubber, medium-pressure fuel and oil lines. Piper aircraft fuel selector valve repair to correct leaks, drips, stiffness, etc. Engine idle basics. How to make your engine purr below 1,200 RPM. The focus is on adjusting carburetors and fuel injection systems. Curtis drain valve repair. How to make replacement drain valve seals from sheet rubber. Burn rates and octane. A look at the potential problems associated with using 100LL fuel in engines designed for 80 octane and some corrective actions. Fueling safety. How to properly use grounding straps to avoid the hazards of random discharges in the fueling zone. Troubleshooting a fuel-pressure problem on a 180 HP Lycoming engine reveals the lack of the proper cam in the left magneto drive (the cam is required to activate the plunger which operates the engine-driven diaphragm-style fuel pump). Hints on using a nickel-coated, carbon-fiber fabric from "Thermion" in composite aircraft construction to serve as an electrical ground for wet-wing fuel tanks. Troubleshooting tips for a 1988 Mooney 252 fuel system where taxi turns cause a loss of power. Orifice (restrictor) fittings used in connection with oil-pressure and fuel-pressure monitoring. Advice on troubleshooting and maintenance. Troubleshooting tips for a Continental IO-470-K engine that exhibits fuel stains around the injector. Tip on the correct installation of the vent tube on Cessna high-wing aircraft in order to prevent siphoning of fuel. How to install a Posa or Supercarb carburetor on a Lycoming 0-320 engine. A simple aircraft fuel reserve system. Avoiding fuel contamination. Some tips. Constructing metal fuel tanks. Pazmany PL-2 airplane is converted to a "wetwing" fuel tank by sealing off three rib bays, adding necessary plumbing, and sealing the new tank to prevent leaks. Some tips. Fuel systems for homebuilt airplanes. An outline of items to consider when designing or building your fuel system. Tip on modifying the Monnett (INAV) manifold to improve fuel distribution. The basic fuel pump system. How to design and install an airplane fuel system which relies on a fuel pump instead of gravity flow. Fueling aircraft safely. Advice on fuel cans, funnels, static electricity, etc. Cockpit classroom. Fuel, fuel systems, and leaning. Sealing riveted aluminum fuel tanks. Aircraft engine hook-up tips. Looks at electrical grounding, ignition system, engine controls, fuel system, etc. Making and protecting fuel tank vents Composite fuel tanks. Photos and description of the procedures for constructing composite (fiberglass) fuel tanks. Auto gas fueling. Tips on assembling a small storage and delivery system for refueling an aircraft with auto gas. Engine compartment tips. (1) Oil breather/separator installation. (2) Coping with a fuel system vapor problem. (3) Preventing exhaust system failures. (4) Engine breather installation. (5) Cooling magnetos and alternators. Fuel system hints and tips. (1) Getting that last drop of fuel. (2) Grounding fiberglass fuel tanks. (3) Fuel pump redundancy. Fuel pump system essentials. A homebuilder's look at tanks, vents, screens, gasolator, gauges, valves, primer, lines, etc. Capacitive fuel senders. How they operate and advice on proper installation. How good is your vent? Tips on locating a vent for a fuel system. A review of both gravity flow and fuel pump systems for homebuilt aircraft. Includes advice on achieving a trouble-free fuel system. Fuel line design ideas which will help guarantee fuel flow in normal attitudes even if the pump fails. Building a stainless steel fuel tank. Suggested fuel system plumbing to make a mechanical fuel pump and electrical backup fuel pump more independent. Automatic fuel transfer system. Using general purpose relays and float switches to automatically transfer gasoline to a center forward gas tank whenever it becomes half empty. Avoiding fuel related problems. Advice on fuel system design and installation, carburetors, gascolators, fuel lines, etc. Automatic fuel-transfer system keep the header tank in a Lancair 320 full of fuel. Tip on improving the visibility of fuel level in a sight tube. Tip on making a small pry bar to pop open fuel tank caps. Fuel vaporization. An explanation of the physical properties of gasoline and the resulting implications for aircraft. Tips on the oil/gasoline mix for two-stroke engines. Fuel handling safety. Tips on proper grounding when refueling an aircraft from drums or cans. Tip for a simple airtight filler cap seal when pressure testing fuel tanks. How to check auto gas for the presence of alcohol (which is not allowed by some STCs for aircraft use.) | |||||||||
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