Have you used them in your build or considering it? Anybody know the actual weight difference between the supplied lines and metal? Pro's and Con's.
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Have you used them in your build or considering it? Anybody know the actual weight difference between the supplied lines and metal? Pro's and Con's.
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I built 3 Carbon Cubs would never have used the plastic lines in any of them never weighed them but can't be much of a difference even if it was 5 lbs I would have still used them.
EV
Replacing plastic fuel lines on a covered cub is zero fun.
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I will use metal lines as well EV but I was hoping others might chime in, builders must all be of the silent type. I understand the weight thing but in the northern climates it just makes sense to me based on past experience. Right Tom?
As I mentioned in another thread I had a few weeps in my fittings. The newer replacement fittings I got from CC seem to be better quality. Early on I had a leak where the quick drain exits behind the extended baggage. This was an aluminum fitting and the nut had bottomed out before it tightened up enough around the fuel line. A good idea to pressure check these on an EX before covering. I didn’t. I assume the factory does on their completed planes.
Good you didnt have a real disaster.
Flying Carbon Cub EX #11 since 2011
Glen,
I have used both with autogas, plastic is like a battery, 4 year life unless you want constant worry. Years ago plastic would get hard, now it gets mushy like bread almost. Auto gas is a moving target. YMMV with 100LL. What are you going to feed your new bird?
Anyway metal is easy, I'll loan you my rolloflair. Don
Don,
I'm strictly a blue gas guy unless in a jam but with the advent of new fuels on the horizon and a cold climate I've decided metal is the best choice for my use and conditions. Not quite ready but gaining.IMG_3567.jpg
That's exciting Glenn. Looks like Dan's wing benches used an old Trampoline frame?
Glenn