Apr 01, 2024     Revision Category: Fuel System

January 2024. I finally saw the errors of my ways regarding the fuel seystem.
I had no “low point drain”
New plan: from each fuel tank the line runs forward just above the door and down the forward windshield post.
The lines are ar teed together just above the surge tank and then a single line drops down the the tank inlet. After that everything stays the same with a main shutoff on the line coming out of the surge tank before going forward and through the firewall to the gascolator.

  Dec 01, 2023     Fuel system       Category: Fuel System

My fuel system consists of 2 11 gallon tanks, one in each wing.
Fuel lines from each tank run to the rear and join behind the baggage area, then a single fuel line runs down and follows the bottom center stringer forward towards the firewall.
I installed a 2 gallon surge tank just aft of the firewall. This was an aluminum race car tank, but was 4 inches too high to fit so I had to modify it to fit. My aluminum welding skills are not great but a pressure leak test didn't show any leaks ( surprise!).
With the tank mounted, the fuel line was plumbed into a lower port. The “out” line goes to a ball valve and a filter before going through the firewall. The valve and filter are hidden under a narrow center console which is easily removable for filter service.
The console will also be the location of the manual master switch for the electrical system.
The surge tank is vented thru a line that is routed up the right forward structure to the wing root.