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Red Cube fuel lines

kswanson

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Getting ready to start into the GEA24 install. The most concerning portion of which being the Red Cube fuel transducer. If I don't have someone else come build my fuel lines, I want to make sure I order the right stuff. Can anyone tell me if part 04-03656 from Spruce is appropriate for usage as fuel line, or is there something better I should be looking at?
 
Unless you are insisting of making your own fuel lines, there are a couple of great places that you can order your fuel lines which might end up cheaper but certainly safer since they have a lot of experience in this.
All you need to do is to measure the fuel line with what type of ends you need and they will build it for you. Aircraft specialty has been providing this service and their product and service is next to none.

http://www.aircraftspecialty.com/
 
Unless you are insisting of making your own fuel lines, there are a couple of great places that you can order your fuel lines which might end up cheaper but certainly safer since they have a lot of experience in this.
All you need to do is to measure the fuel line with what type of ends you need and they will build it for you. Aircraft specialty has been providing this service and their product and service is next to none.

http://www.aircraftspecialty.com/

I would certainly rather someone else build them to spec. I am more than comfortable with wiring, but fuel delivery to the engine is not a place I feel comfortable taking chances. I will look them up, thanks.
 
I just received all my FWF lines from Aircraft Specialty after a short wait (no more than 1 week). They are high quality and have a 10 year warranty! Keep in mind, they are measured end to end on the final hose assembly. Use a piece of plastic tubing or something to make your measurements, and allow slack if the hose goes from your shaking engine to an engine mount tube or firewall.
 
Kristopher----the hose you asked about is essentially a rubber hose under a stainless braid, similar to Aeroquip 701 or Stratoflex 156 and others. While it is approved for most fuels, its still a rubber liner and some additives in the fuel can deteriorate the liner. So replacement on regular intervals is recommended.
(Thats OUR recommendation, not the manufacturers). Watch--https://youtu.be/uu__Wt0ImLk.

I received this hose from a client that couldnt understand where his leak was. Supposedly off a then flying aircraft. Yep, all the fittings were tight. Its an attention getter. Removing the hose ends and opening up the hose revealed internal cracks in the liner, looked like little fissures. So when the hose flexed, or when pressure was applied---well you get the famous sprinkler hoses.

Tom
 
Kristopher----the hose you asked about is essentially a rubber hose under a stainless braid, similar to Aeroquip 701 or Stratoflex 156 and others. While it is approved for most fuels, its still a rubber liner and some additives in the fuel can deteriorate the liner. So replacement on regular intervals is recommended.
(Thats OUR recommendation, not the manufacturers). Watch--https://youtu.be/uu__Wt0ImLk.

I received this hose from a client that couldnt understand where his leak was. Supposedly off a then flying aircraft. Yep, all the fittings were tight. Its an attention getter. Removing the hose ends and opening up the hose revealed internal cracks in the liner, looked like little fissures. So when the hose flexed, or when pressure was applied---well you get the famous sprinkler hoses.

Tom

Thanks for the heads up Tom, I spoke with Steve today about a panel cut as well. I will have some work coming your way soon.
 
Can’t beat TOM at TS FLIGHTLINES

You can’t do better than just letting TOM build all your lines . Great product ,great price , unbelievably good customer service
 
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