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From: "Paul" <sqpilot@bellsouth.net>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
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Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Hoses: Firesleeve, stainless, bare?
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 22:34:59 -0500
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I went with the stainless because I could use AN fittings and the stainless 
steel braid is very resistant to abrasion.  I sleep better knowing my fuel 
lines are clad in stainless steel braid.  The inner core is rubber, and the 
fittings are reuseable and easy to assemble your own hoses.  Paul Conner

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Staten" <Dastaten@earthlink.net>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 10:21 PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Hoses: Firesleeve, stainless, bare?


>I guess the big question is.. why pay for the stainless weight and looks if 
>you are gonna cover it with firesleeve. Obviously in your case it was an 
>add-on.. but starting from the get-go, I am thinking I will dispense with 
>the "pretty" and go with function.
>
> Dave
>
> Paul wrote:
>
>> Hi, Dave....I added firesleeve to my stainless fuel lines after 
>> experiencing vapor lock and a forced landing.  Should have done it 
>> earlier.  I purchased it from a local hydraulic hose shop, but you could 
>> probably do better searching on the internet. I highly recommend the 
>> firesleeve. It not only halps protects against fire, but provides an 
>> insulation layer around the fuel hose to keep it cooler.  Paul Conner 
>> Rotary powered SQ2000 in Mobile, AL
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Staten" 
>> <Dastaten@earthlink.net>
>> To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
>> Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 8:21 AM
>> Subject: [FlyRotary] Hoses: Firesleeve, stainless, bare?
>>
>>
>>> I wanted to take this time to ping the group and determine a course of 
>>> action. I am getting ready to order my hoses and material and wanted to 
>>> inquire about firesleeving on oil and fuel lines. I have noticed several 
>>> pics that have just stainless braided lines on the engines. What is the 
>>> conventional wisdom... and what would an A&P do (if there are some 
>>> here).
>>>
>>> I am inclined to believe the stainless is more for looks, and abrasion 
>>> resistance... but doesn't really add much in the fire-proofing or 
>>> fire-resistance category. Aircraft Spruce sells firesleeving that is 
>>> supposed to give 15 minutes direct flame resistance.
>>>
>>> Any guidance, experience or data would be appreciated.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>>
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