This work was also completed during Head Start. Closing the Sump Tank Sump Glass For formatting only Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisci elit, sed eiusmod tempor incidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur. Quis aute […]
Read MoreWe did most of the sump tank work while at the factory during our week of “Head Start” training, and even verified that it didn’t leak before we left (so if it leaks later I’ll be highly miffed. We also tapped the hardpoints at the factory. There are 2 connections in the pre-installed hard point […]
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Fuel venting is through a common vent system in the Velocity. The two main tanks and sump all come to a common point, run to the top of the firewall to avoid any fuel spillage, and then exit through the bottom of the plane. I’ve installed an option check valve to allow cabin air to […]
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The Fuel tubing in the Velocity is 3/8″ 3003 Aluminum tubing. The line from each tank’s fuel outlet drain directly to the sump tank so there is no need for a fuel selector valve. The sump exits to a shut-off valve (with a T-handle control on the pilot’s side of the keel) and exits to […]
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