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I will try to describe what I am doing since I think its a little unusual.
As
a point of reference, I'm building a LNC2 with tanks extending all the way
to
the tip rib...
Wow Jim, looks like you're really going through a lot of trouble to get an
accurate fuel system. The sensor tube you built sounds a lot like the Vision
Micro tube. Like you, I built in the extended range wing fuel (fuel to the
tips). I installed the Vision Micro system with the tube running from the
inboard bottom of the tank (BL50 rib) diagonally to the top of the tank at
the dry bay rib. The entire probe is easily removable, if necessary. I get
very accurate fuel readings even though the probe doesn't extend beyond the
dry bay. I find that due to the dihedral of the wing, as soon as about a
gallon and a half of fuel is burned (starting from completely full) the
level starts to drop at the end of the probe. I find this completely
acceptable considering the alternative of sending the tube through the dry
bay, getting it properly sealed, avoiding interferrence with the aileron
mechanism and making the probe non removable. Is the ablilty ro read that
fullest gallon worth all the extra trouble?
Patrick, I really am going to send you those photos, I've been out on a
trip for 3 days. I'll try to get 'em off to you today.
Bill
harrelson@erols.com
N5ZQ
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