Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #30021
From: <Sky2high@aol.com>
Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [LML] Re: IV fuel valve question
Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 00:20:38 -0400
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>
Whoa!
 
You guys think way too complicated.
 
Why not a simple wee pump to pump the aux into one of the wings.  Assuming you have a simple way to fill the aux (and vent it), this saves an expensive weird valve arrangement.  Let's see, a right-left makes an aux, a right-right makes a right,a left-off makes a left,  two lefts make a ? and two offs make quiet.  With the pump there is no necessity to also plumb in another return line.  Finally, think of the weight you will save - especially in POH pages alone.  You might even add an automatic system with a simple float valve to keep the R or L wing full until the aux was empty.
 
Trying to have three direct sources to the engine is overkill....
 
Hmmmmm, the aux needs a sump check also.  Hmmmm, the aux needs a fuel gauge too.  Welcome to the world of header tanks.
 
Scott Krueger AKA Grayhawk
Lancair N92EX IO320 SB 89/96
Aurora, IL (KARR)

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