by Roger Lee » 2 days ago
I agree with James
Roger Lee
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by Michael Tucker » 2 days ago
Thanks for this discussion, gents.
Mike
by Michael Tucker » 2 days ago
Hi RW, I can't find anything in AC 43.13-1B or AC 43.13-2A about notching drain lines... Do you have a reference section?
Thanks,
Mike
by Sean Griffin » Yesterday
The "Drip Trays" main benefit is as a heat shield, from the rear exhaust pipes, to the underside of the carburetors. Their potential to catch/retain and direct into a drain small amounts of fuel exiting the float bowl, is almost nil. Your tray drain lines, are tantamount to a decoration.😈
by Michael Tucker » Yesterday
When I received my new Rotax Airbox, it came with two "left" drip trays. I ended up filing a warranty claim and Advanced Powerplant Solutions sent me a new drip tray kit. I found it interesting that the drain holes and nipples are much smaller on the new trays than those on the original trays I received. The drain holes are very small--I'm guessing 0.032". I couldn't get the calipers in to measure exactly. It looks like even a small amount of debris would plug the holes.
I read somewhere that any fuel that drips into a tray would probably vaporize before it had a chance to flow down to the drain hole in the tray (unless the engine was cold, or a lot of fuel exited the carbs.)
Sean, I agree with your assessment. I think the trays will provide a good heat shield.
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