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Subject: Re: [LML] Fuel flow
From: Paul Miller <pjdmiller@gmail.com>
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Diodes in the ALT need to be checked first.
On 2013-06-05, at 3:13 PM, "Greenbacks, UnLtd." <N4ZQ@VERIZON.NET> =
wrote:

> The 550 mile flight this morning from KBVY-KRKD-KEPM-KBVY was crystal =
clear VFR with 195kts TAS, 5500ft, 24"MP, 2400RPM, 8.2GPH, 25=BALOP
> and 22.5MPG...not too shabby for this little pip-sqweak of a plane.=20
>=20
> The good news is that my continuing issue with erratic MVP-50 fuel =
flow readings
> has now been identified but the solution will be a real pain to fix. =
Turning off the ALT instantly caused FF readings to become rock solid! =
Go figure.
> I'll have to remove the cowl in order to refresh my aging memory on =
how the ALT output lead is plumbed but at some point it must be too =
close to the FF cable. After the fact it sounds like common sense but =
don't run any sensor wires aft from the engine compartment in the same =
wire bundle which includes the ALT lead. Short of relocating wires, do =
we have an electrical wizard here with a more elegant solution? I =
suppose that any time I want to see accurate fuel data, I could simply =
shut off the ALT for a few seconds. :-)
>=20
> Angier Ames
> N4ZQ
> 35hrs
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