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* The stock Van's valve [https://store.vansaircraft.com/va-178g-fuel-valve-drilled-va-178g.html] switches one path (from one of the tanks to the mechanical fuel pump). For engines with injectors that have a return line, you need to switch the additional return line back to the selected tank. | * The stock Van's valve [https://store.vansaircraft.com/va-178g-fuel-valve-drilled-va-178g.html] switches one path (from one of the tanks to the mechanical fuel pump). For engines with injectors that have a return line, you need to switch the additional return line back to the selected tank. | ||
* Andair has some select models available through Aircraft Spruce but not the one you | * Andair has some select models available through Aircraft Spruce but probably not the one you need for the RV-10. The company is in England and you need to order custom valves through email [mailto:andair@andair.co.uk] | ||
* If you are going with TS flightlines for ready-made fuel lines, they will tell you which exact variant you need to order from Andair | * If you are going with TS flightlines for ready-made fuel lines, they will tell you which exact variant you need to order from Andair | ||
* Andair has long lead times, plan many months ahead. | * Andair has long lead times, plan many months ahead. | ||
Revision as of 20:10, 22 March 2022
- Andair [1] provides highly customizable fuel valves.
Notes
- The stock Van's valve [2] switches one path (from one of the tanks to the mechanical fuel pump). For engines with injectors that have a return line, you need to switch the additional return line back to the selected tank.
- Andair has some select models available through Aircraft Spruce but probably not the one you need for the RV-10. The company is in England and you need to order custom valves through email [3]
- If you are going with TS flightlines for ready-made fuel lines, they will tell you which exact variant you need to order from Andair
- Andair has long lead times, plan many months ahead.