Réf. : Re: KR> Fuel gauge mystery

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Yes, I have a header tank, and I'm referring to something that happens in flight or on ground with the aircraft being level. I understand the gravity issues pretty well, although I never thought of checking at which level the top of the gauge is rigged. The reason why I ask is because I'm clu

Réf. : Re: KR> Fuel gauge mystery

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
That's the case, Virg. What kind of probems do you foresee? Serge VIRGIL N SALISBURY Envoyé par : krnet-boun...@mylist.net 2005-05-24 12:59 Veuillez répondre à KRnet Remis le : 2005-05-24 13:03 Pour : kr...@mylist.net cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet :

Réf. : Re: KR> Fuel gauge mystery

2008-10-12 Thread VIRGIL N SALISBURY
Head pressure will feed the fuel until the pressuer in the sight gauge becomes so small that you will draw fuel fron the gauge. Your engine may sputter and stop because of the air being drawn in from the sight gauge, Virg Put separate feed to each!! On Tue, 24 May 2005 13:19:55 +0200 Se

Réf. : Re: KR> Fuel gauge mystery

2008-10-12 Thread Serge VIDAL
Agree about the loop seal, but the sight gauge should still empty to the bottom of the tank! I think I have a lead. The top connection is also where the wing tanks vent lines are rigged. Motion in the header tank when full would fill these lines (overflow). Maybe the problem is that when thes