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Matt

It is my understanding that the reason for using steel fittings is not about temperature but is about vibration.  Any hose that goes between the engine and airframe should have steel fittings due to the relative movement between the engine and airframe.  Aluminum fittings can and will fatigue and fail.  Also rigid aluminum lines should never be used between engine and airframe.

Tom Byrnes

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