Fuel Lines ~ Firewall Forward

The firewall forward installation of the fuel lines was very straight forward.  No issues.  I optimized the routing by securing the lines to the engine case/sump with cushioned high temp adele clamps.  

Routing from the firewall goes like this:

1. Port side lower bulkhead fitting to mechanical (engine driven) fuel pump
2. Mechanical fuel pump to forward facing fuel controller
3. Fuel controller (metered fuel) to fuel flow transducer (top of the engine case)
4. Fuel flow transducer to fuel flow divider (spider)

The fuel lines I selected are not the typical fire sleeved lines from most aviation supply houses.  These lines are from TS Flightlines.  Tom Swearingen is the owner and takes great care in consulting with the home builder before assembling the lines.  Tom has purposely designed a better fuel line that is braided in stainless steel and covered (integrated) with teflon.  Just one example of why his lines are superior...  Standard lines are rated to 1,000psi.  TS FLightlines are rated to 3,000psi. 


SPECS....

TS Flightlines Integrated Teflon Firesleeve Fuel Lines

	NEW Integrated Teflon Firesleeve	Standard Teflon Firesleeve (Stratoflex 101)
Conductive Teflon Liner	.030 Wall	.020 Wall
304 Stainless Braid	.006 Wire	.002 Wire
Working Pressure	3000 PSI	1000 PSI
Temperature Rating	-76*/+500*	-65*/+450*
High Temp Silicone Outer Cover	*.060 - .090 Thick	AS1072 Firesleeve

SPECS:

·      Proprietary Design Based on MIL SPECS

·      -3 through -8

·      Made from 304 Stainless Bar Stock

·      Meets ASTM specifications with both MIL and Inspection Reports

·      CNC Machined

·      CNC Mandrel Bends

·      Increased ID past the normal ID average of Stratoflex, Aeroquip, Smiths Titeflex, Teleflex Aero for slightly increased flow.

·      Mandrel Bends maintain a consistent bend margin

·      OD of the body is not increased to achieve a consistent ID

·      Uses a certified nut (Preparing for FAA certification)

·      Proprietary stainless-steel crimp collars

·      Tested to 7500 PSI

(I am not getting paid, just impressed with the product...)