Jim,
The valve is a plug type valve...metal to metal, closely matched so it does
not leak. It is lubricated by bees wax, I think...(Not gasoline soluble).
However if one leaves it in one position for a long period, it may become
very hard to turn on or off. In the off position, one is not likely to see fuel
dripping from the carburetter , setting the situation for a starting engine
fire, etc.
BUT, Be Sure to ADD the fuel valve to your Check list, positioning it in the
on or off position as needed.
There is a second SAFETY fuel valve shut off system mounted on the right side
of the cockpit. This controls fuel flow from the wing tanks to the fuel pump,
and to the header tank. As shown in the operators manual, it should be left in
the on position unless there is a fuel line leak to and/or from the fuel
pump.... So one can stop flow to the pump.
This valve is also a plug type valve, and if not occassionally turned, you
may find you will not be able to turn it in an emergency. It is supposed to be
safetied in the On position with thin brass wire....weak wire, so one can break
the wire when truning off the valve in an emergency.
Fly Safe - Have Fun
Harry Francis
N93530
jimtruxel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Thanks to all for your excellent advice on tinting the Coupes windows
for my cancer friend.
Now another question since I am a new owner. When not flying, of
course, and if I am flying a couple times a week,does it make a
difference if the fuel selector is kept in the on position or should it
be turned off after each flight ? Seen several different opinions and I
know I will get more. Main concern is how this will affect the overall
operation of the aircraft and will the repeated moving of this selector
create undo wear. Thanks again for your help.
Jim Truxel
N3439H #4064
