On 03/23/2012 10:36 AM, Sid Wood wrote:
> I removed the filter element from my ACS 10580 gascolator for cleaning and
> inspection as part of a Condition Inspection. There were no debris in the
> bowl. When I attempted to reinstall the filter and bowl, the filter started
> to crumble. That does not seem to be a desirable quality for a micron-sized
> filter element. The filter appears to be granular sintered copper. What is
> going on with the crumbling? Does Ethanol laced fuel do that to a metal
> filter?
Sid, the Andair gascolator claims to be compatible with mogas
containing ethanol. You can get them from Aircraft Spruce. Here is the
manufacturer's page:
http://www.andair.co.uk/system/index.html
I have one and it looks to be incredibly well made.
-Dj
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Dj Merrill - N1JOV
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