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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 00:04:29 -0500
From: David Staten <Dastaten@earthlink.net>
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To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Hoses: Firesleeve, stainless, bare?
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So, if I use a rubber clad hose, I CANT use AN fittings??? whats a good 
source of info on "building hoses"?
 
Dave

Paul wrote:

> 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" 
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> 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
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>>  Homepage:  http://www.flyrotary.com/
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>>>>>
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