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Fuel Pressure Gauge
Is there any feed back on the Unit:
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Billy
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Billy
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What model airplane are you flying? For the twin the Shaden is STC'd through JL Osbourn, not from shaden for the direct replacement of the fuel flow guages. For the Singles, I do not know the status of the STC right off the top of my head, but would seriously doubt that it can be applied as a replacement to those aircraft not having factory fuel flow guages, and simple fuel pressure guages (carbureted Comanches primarily). Just some things to make sure of.
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Re: Fuel Pressure Gauge
I had fuel dripping from the front of the instrument all over the instrument panel.
It was even dripping over the cigar lighter !
My passenger was calmly mopping it up with a cloth.
I diverted into Guernsey with the friendly fire trucks waiting.
The maintenance guys found a split in the bellows inside the gauge.
They capped off the fuel line feeds to the gauge and took it out for repair.
Meanwhile I am using the JPI EDM 760 with fuel flow.
Is it best to replace / repair the bellows, or the whole instument?
Anyone know a good supplier?
Gus.
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Re: Fuel Pressure Gauge
So glad to hear you landed safely - passenger deserves kudos as well for being calm and helpful.
You might call Air Parts of Lock Haven http://www.airpartsoflockhaven.com/contact.html as they may overhaul this instrument.
Personally I prefer the Shadin fuel computer http://www.shadin.com/products/fuelflow/index.html which as you can see from the previous postings is certified to act as the primary fuel flow gauge via STC from Osborne http://www.jlosborne.com/index.htm It provides significantly more information.
I'm not sure about UK regulations but I pretty sure that in my Twin a certified fuel flow gauge is required for flight. The version of JPI EDM-760 I have is not certified to replace primary instruments such as fuel flow, CHT etc. so unless the Shadin is working, my twin is grounded. My twin may fly fine but FAA would not consider it airworthy and that of course immediately invalidates the insurance. Thought I'd mention it in case your aviation authority carries the same opinion.
Hope this helps.
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Re: Fuel Pressure Gauge
Just glad I don't smoke.
Gus.
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