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Author:  N89BJ [ Thu May 21, 2015 2:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Fuel Vent
Has anyone used or given consideration to this slick little fuel vent?

http://www.jdair.com/fuel-vents-for-all ... -aircraft/

My main concern has to do with it not extending down far enough. Thanks.
Author:  jrevens [ Thu May 21, 2015 4:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Fuel Vent
N89BJ wrote:
Has anyone used or given consideration to this slick little fuel vent?

http://www.jdair.com/fuel-vents-for-all ... -aircraft/

My main concern has to do with it not extending down far enough. Thanks.


Yes - I would hope that the ram-air effect is sufficient. It would probably be in the relatively smooth boundary layer. It is a nice looking piece, but a lot of money compared to a simple piece of 3/8" tubing. It's possible that it could work even better - it would be interesting to see a test. Having a full gravity feed system, the ram-air effect is particularily important to me.
Author:  fytrplt [ Thu May 21, 2015 4:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Fuel Vent
My 45 degree cut off 3/8" tube sticks down about 1/4" on the front side. Works fine. My concern with this vent is how it might complicate removal of the floor.
Author:  Rich Brazell [ Thu May 21, 2015 4:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Fuel Vent
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You mean something like this ? Got it from http://www.aircraft extras .com . I do not have a gravity system but this little gizmo has been on for over 200 hours with no problems . Not sure if Aircraft Extras still makes them/sells it . They may have some old stock . I think I paid $20.00 for 2 + shipping . Looks good and stays out of the way . The aero engineers can jump in here , but I don't think it takes much positive pressure to "pump up the tank ?" Sorry it is a little "fuzzy" ??? but I think you get the idea .

RB O0
Author:  N89BJ [ Thu May 21, 2015 10:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Fuel Vent
Thanks John, Bob and Rich! Didn't think about floor removal but good to know this type of vent is working without issue for at least one Thorp.
Author:  dan [ Sun May 24, 2015 9:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Fuel Vent
Do they come with the sharp shades?......Dan
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