itsjames2011
Pre-takeoff checklist
Anyone know of a traveling A&P in my area? Fuel line between carb and fuel pressure gauge has sprung a leak. No mechanics on my field. The one show that can do it is weeks out...
Traveling A&P near KCEF?
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bnt83
Final Approach
In a pinch you could (legality is up to the installer and mechanic)
#1, temporarily cap the offender with something like this to get home, I'd guess an AN929-2D like this: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/an929.php
#2, or cut the tube off via dremel tool and put another flare on there with something like this:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/flaringtools2.php?recfer=2196
#3 fab or purchase a new line then replace it on site.
That's a bummer scenario.
Are you physically capable/confident to replace the line yourself? Do you have the tools? Is this the Cherokee from the other thread?
Is it possible to remove a junction fitting where that line taps off and reconnect the fuel line directly to the next stage?
bnt83
Final Approach
It looked like the fuel pressure sense line. For a ferry flight on a carbureted airplane seems like capping that would be sufficient to me.
Yeah, if you have a cap. If not and you can eliminate the intermediary fitting to seal the fuel supply, that works to ferry it out as well. Just different possible options to deal with it.
itsjames2011
Pre-takeoff checklist
I was able to get a mechanic to come out and cap the line at Westover. I flew down to Simsbury Connecticut(4B9) tonight and tomorrow the whole thing will be replaced with a non copper flex hose
itsjames2011
Pre-takeoff checklist
The amount of things I've learned in my first 6 months of aircraft ownership has been almost overwhelming lol
I was able to get a mechanic to come out and cap the line at Westover. I flew down to Simsbury Connecticut(4B9) tonight and tomorrow the whole thing will be replaced with a non copper flex hose
It should really be 2 hoses and a fitting that goes through the firewall clamping it; if you want to do it the best way.