X-Virus-Scanned: clean according to Sophos on Logan.com X-SpamCatcher-Score: 2 [X] Return-Path: Sender: To: lml@lancaironline.net Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 11:29:38 -0400 Message-ID: X-Original-Return-Path: Received: from imo-d21.mx.aol.com ([205.188.144.207] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 5.1.8) with ESMTP id 2033850 for lml@lancaironline.net; Wed, 09 May 2007 08:36:02 -0400 Received-SPF: pass receiver=logan.com; client-ip=205.188.144.207; envelope-from=MikeEasley@aol.com Received: from MikeEasley@aol.com by imo-d21.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v38_r9.2.) id q.cc0.118a3538 (40521) for ; Wed, 9 May 2007 08:34:40 -0400 (EDT) From: MikeEasley@aol.com X-Original-Message-ID: X-Original-Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 08:34:40 EDT Subject: Re: [LML] Re: Why is there fuel? X-Original-To: lml@lancaironline.net MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="-----------------------------1178714080" X-Mailer: 9.0 Security Edition for Windows sub 5365 X-Spam-Flag: NO -------------------------------1178714080 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Kevin, I misspoke earlier, the HIGH boost is used in the event of a mechanical fuel pump failure. The Columbia has an automatic system that detects low fuel pressure and kicks on the HIGH boost automatically. The Columbia also has a "Vapor Suppression" switch for LOW boost. Like John Schroeder commented, most of us fly with dual electrical systems and a very reliable engine, that's safe enough for me too. Mike ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------------------------1178714080 Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Kevin,
 
I misspoke earlier, the HIGH boost is used in the event of a mechanical= =20 fuel pump failure.  The Columbia has an automatic system that detects l= ow=20 fuel pressure and kicks on the HIGH boost automatically.  The Columbia=20= also=20 has a "Vapor Suppression" switch for LOW boost.
 
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Mike



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