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At 10:06 AM 10/31/2005, Ed Burkhead wrote:
"All fuel pump parts necessary for repair are available from the
Continental
Motors Corporation, AND AC AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE STATIONS". (WRB
emphasis added) Perhaps this ERCO/Univair statement is clear
enough
as to the automotive origin and parts acceptable for use in the
"Continental" pumps fitted to Ercoupes.
I don't think anyone is disputing the origin of the pumps. The
problem is that neither of these sources today supplies parts for the
pumps. It is not, in the eyes of the FAA, OK to source similar parts
from wherever one sees fit. At one time Delco had PMA approval for
those parts. No other automotive parts manufacturer can make that
claim. Thus, parts for those pumps from Tractor Supply are NOT
approved for use on aircraft.
Incorporation of ESB 42 is required by AD 47-20-03
I could be mistaken, but the fittings in the photo appear to be
automotive, not aircraft fittings.
John Cooper
Skyport Services
PO Box 249
4996 Delaware Tnpk
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
518 797-3064
Fax 518 797-3865
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