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Need some advice

Postby tps8903 » Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:35 am

Hello Again Everyone,

My third post here. I pulled the trigger on a partial built Sonex. The build quality is phenomenal, I'm just going through all the assembly now with a fine tooth comb. Unfortunately the previous builder passed away two years ago, so I am picking up where he left off.

My first in a series of likely very stupid questions. This is my second airplane build, but this will be my first Sonex, and first in Aluminum.

I'm not familiar with this style of fuel vent. I posted a picture with this post. It's black piece. I thought it would have had a hole for venting in it, but it does not, then I wondered if it was some sort of check valve vent so fuel doesn't exit the tank. Does anyone recognize it, and if so can you educate me?

Thanks!
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Re: Need some advice

Postby XenosN42 » Tue Jan 25, 2022 4:33 pm

I think that you'll find the answer on this web page: https://sonexfoundation.com/the-amsler-files
Look for the 'Fuel Vent/Filler Box' section.
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Re: Need some advice

Postby tps8903 » Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:05 pm

Thanks. That was helpful.
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Re: Need some advice

Postby DCASonex » Wed Jan 26, 2022 11:11 am

Was just about to post that the vent looks like my design, but XenosN42 has already done so. Mine has been in service since 2012 with no problems.

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