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Comment by Roger E Barnes on August 15, 2015 at 6:20pm

That's some fine work there!

Comment by David J. Beaulieu on August 15, 2015 at 2:46pm

Thanks Joe...keep looking and let me know if you see anything frightful!

Cheers!

Comment by David J. Beaulieu on August 15, 2015 at 2:41pm

Dave - thanks for looking and commenting!  I went back and forth on that line regarding aluminum versus s/s braided.  My logic loop says that vibration should not be a factor because both items connected to that line are mounted on the engine mount as well as via cushion clamps.  There is no transition from FW to engine mount, or engine mount to engine.  I incorporated the bends for stress relief on advice from one of my A&P coworkers. May need to get a few others to visualize the setup and offer opinions and come to some sort of consensus. Certainly would be easy to swap out to flex line if necessary.  I'll let you know if I find out anything interesting!  Again, I appreciate your willingness to comment and dialog...more eyes looking at my work is a good thing!!  Early in my build, I had someone point out that one of my wing nose ribs was upside down -  and indeed it was!

Cheers! 

Comment by Dave Gardea on August 15, 2015 at 6:31am

David, while it appears you have some nice bends for stress relief, I would recommend you replace the aluminum fuel tubing forward of the firewall with the stainless braided fuel line I also see you used aft of the filter. Just my opinion and your mileage may vary but I would be concerned about vibration to this line forward of the firewall.

Regards,
Dave

Comment by Joe Harrington on August 14, 2015 at 10:43pm

Looks great.