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Even if you didn't use certified parts your homemade fuel gauge can be an approved part. This is considered an owner produced part and as long as you own and operate the airplane yourself and an A&P says it's okay then it is an approved part, according to FAR 21.303b2 There's a good article about this: http://www2.faa.gov/avr/afs/news/archive/Jul_Aug2002/Parts.htm Unfortunately your A&P may be reluctant to sign off on a part like this since it's his or her responsibility to ensure that this part meets performance standards. At 02:47 PM 11/22/2003, you wrote: >----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any >advice in this forum.]---- > > > >Fred, it is really simple to make one, I used glass tube, super strong epoxy >glue, the type you mix two parts, and vehicle pin striping to indicate the >gas levels. How you rig the plane to acsertain where the levels should be is >up to you. You will really like the clear glass.For the top of the glass I >used a plastic plug which began life as a drywall screw plug and was opaque >in color. I cut off the threaded part except for about 3/8 inch under the >lip. The outside diameter of the plug was exactly the same as the inside >diameter of the glass. I used the same glue as for the glass and aluminum. >It is now 3 years old and in great shape. Of course this is strictly for >emergency use, I use only certified parts for the primary gauge>grin< >========================================================================= ===== >To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm >Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers-tech/ -Warn AOPA#04154228 "Ladies and Gentlemen. Please remain seated while Captain Crash and the Crew bring what's left of our plane to a screeching Halt up against the gate. After the tire smoke has cleared and the warning bells have silenced, we'll open the doors and you can pick your way through the wreckage to the terminal." ========================================================================== ==== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers/
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