Hi Kevin, it is okay to use rigid lines if they are mounted on
the same structure and some on this list do use rigid lines from engine to re-drive.
The key is to not have any movement from one to the next; from engine to
firewall for example is not a good choice. I personally don’t use any rigid
lines as though there may be no relative movement, I’m more confident that the
flexible lines are better when exposed to vibration. You may want to use a
mid-point adel clamp for security. If they are made from metal I would not fire
sleeve them. There is a fire sleeve over my return oil line from re-drive to
engine as it passes near my exhaust.
Jeff
From: Rotary motors in
aircraft [mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of n3773@comcast.net
Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 12:27 PM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] remote lines
can
my remote oil filter and redrive oil lines be made from rigid rather than
braided? i was thinking of mounting it on the redrive mount plate.
AL, steel, or stainless? is it std practice to fire sleeve them?
kevin