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=== Notes ===
=== Notes ===
* The stock Van's valve [https://store.vansaircraft.com/va-178g-fuel-valve-drilled-va-178g.html] switches one path (from one of the tanks to the mechanical fuel pump), for engines with injectors that have a return line, you need to switch the additional return line back to the selected tank.
* The stock Van's valve [https://store.vansaircraft.com/va-178g-fuel-valve-drilled-va-178g.html] switches one path (from one of the tanks to the mechanical fuel pump). For engines with injectors that have a return line, you need to switch the additional return line back to the selected tank.
* Andair has some select models available through Aircraft Spruce but not the one you probably need. The company is in England and you need to order custom valves through email [mailto:andair@andair.co.uk]
* Andair has some select models available through Aircraft Spruce but not the one you probably need. The company is in England and you need to order custom valves through email [mailto:andair@andair.co.uk]
* If you are going with TS flightlines for ready-made fuel lines, they will tell you which exact variant you need to order from Andair
* If you are going with TS flightlines for ready-made fuel lines, they will tell you which exact variant you need to order from Andair
* Andair has long lead times, plan many months ahead.
* Andair has long lead times, plan many months ahead.

Revision as of 20:09, 22 March 2022

  • Andair [1] provides highly customizable fuel valves.

Notes

  • The stock Van's valve [2] switches one path (from one of the tanks to the mechanical fuel pump). For engines with injectors that have a return line, you need to switch the additional return line back to the selected tank.
  • Andair has some select models available through Aircraft Spruce but not the one you probably need. The company is in England and you need to order custom valves through email [3]
  • If you are going with TS flightlines for ready-made fuel lines, they will tell you which exact variant you need to order from Andair
  • Andair has long lead times, plan many months ahead.