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PostPosted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:15 am    Post subject: Fuel Pressure Ghosts Reply with quote

All,

I have been experiencing a problem with fuel pressure and I was wondering if
you all had any suggestions.

First, I have a 912UL with a parallel fuel system. An electric pump is
inline with the output of the engine driven pump. A separate line feeds the
engine driven unit. The fuel pressure sender is located after the electric
pump (and after a check valve) in the output line that "T"'s with the output
of the engine driven pump.

At idle, I show 5.6 psi with the engine pump. Switching the electric pump on
and off does not change the fuel pressure reading.

At wide open throttle, the pressure slowly drops to 0.0 on the engine pump
alone. Adding the electric pump back in brings it to between 0.8 and 2.0.
Reducing throttle brings the pressure reading slowly back to 5 psi or so
regardless of whether the electric pump is on. At mid throttle, 4500 rpm, I
can't get more than 3.5 psi. In essence, the fuel pressure varies inversely
with throttle setting (assuming this is not indicator error).

I haven't gone for very long at 0.0, but the engine never coughed or slowed
with that reading.

This is a new phenomenon.

Any advice or ideas?

Thanks,

Chris Banys
Mark III 912UL
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:44 am    Post subject: Fuel Pressure Ghosts Reply with quote

| At wide open throttle, the pressure slowly drops to 0.0 on the
engine pump
| alone.

| Any advice or ideas?
|
| Chris Banys
| Mark III 912UL
Chris:

One thing for sure, if the fuel pressure is "actually" zeroing out for
more than a few seconds at WOT and the engine does not quit, then it
ain't fuel pressure, but sender.

I am not an advocate of parallel fuel systems. Believe the electric
pump in series with the engine driven pump is the best way to go. Not
much else I can say about it, but I have flown 2,500+ hours in the
MKIII and 750+ in the FS with pumps in series.

I don't have a fuel pressure monitor, so I have no idea what the
pressure is. However, the 912S has flown many hours on end at WOT and
altitudes up to 15,000 feet with out a burp.

Sometimes we tend to complicate a very simple system.

john h
mkIII (looking for a simpler way)


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PostPosted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:51 am    Post subject: Fuel Pressure Ghosts Reply with quote

In a message dated 6/21/2006 2:45:24 PM Eastern Standard Time,
jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com writes:

Sometimes we tend to complicate a very simple system.

I second that emotion...to the Nth. degree!


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PostPosted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 1:55 pm    Post subject: Fuel Pressure Ghosts Reply with quote

John,

Thanks for the advice. I agree that systems should be simple, but they
should also be redundant where possible.

What is the failure mode of the engine driven pump? Is it possible for it to
fail in a way that would block flow from the electric pump if the two are in
series?

Thanks again,

Chris Banys
MK III

Quote:
I am not an advocate of parallel fuel systems. Believe the electric
pump in series with the engine driven pump is the best way to go. Not

much else I can say about it, but I have flown 2,500+ hours in the
MKIII and 750+ in the FS with pumps in series.

Quote:
Sometimes we tend to complicate a very simple system.

Quote:
john h
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:42 pm    Post subject: Fuel Pressure Ghosts Reply with quote

| What is the failure mode of the engine driven pump? Is it possible
for it to
| fail in a way that would block flow from the electric pump if the
two are in
| series?
|
| Thanks again,
|
| Chris Banys
| MK III
Chris:

Guess the engine driven pump on a 912 could fail in several different
modes:

1-Prop shaft fail. Not likely.

2-Eccentric lobe on prop shaft fail. Not likely.

3-In and out check valves fail. Maybe, but not likely.

4-Diaphram fail. Maybe.

5-Spring on fuel pump arm fail. Maybe.

6-Fuel lines fail. Maybe.

Only way I could see a failure of the engine pump itself would be a
very large hole in the diaphram. The pump is a Pierburg manufactured
in Germany for automobiles. Seldom, if ever, see a pump failure on an
auto.

With the electric pump to back it up, seems one would be in pretty
good shape to make it to the next field to make necessary repairs.

I, personally, do not like the idea of doubling up on fuel lines,
adding more check valves to the system, more fittings, etc.

Is my system complete fail safe. Nope. Just like anything else in
this world, there is always the possibility that it will break.
However, I think it is the best system for me and my airplane.

Take care,

john h
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Fuel Pressure Ghosts Reply with quote

You probably don't have any problem. This is a volume issue that translates to pressure on the gage.
You need to consider volume along with pressure like we do in the fire service pumping water. I also manufacture diving compressors and this is the same theory we use for air volume and pressure with a surface supplied air system. When you are at idle your engine does not require a large volume of fuel so there is a back pressure (so to speak) that you get measured on the pressure gage. When you throttle up to max throttle then your engine is requiring all the volume that your pump delivers and there is no pressure left because the engine is using all the volume that the pump puts out. As you throttle back the engine needs less fuel and you have a slight excess volume which also shows that you have some available volume which reads on your gage as pressure. When you add the second pump it delivers more volume than the engine can use and it shows up as some pressure on the gage. Being at 0.0 pressure is not bad at wide open unless you need additional fuel for more rpm. If you had a larger volume pump it would show some pressure at the high rpms.


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PostPosted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 6:43 am    Post subject: Fuel Pressure Ghosts Reply with quote

Does anyone else have the same reading's on the fuel pressure like the one in question? Are all like this?
--
Rob.

---- Roger Lee <ssadiver1(at)yahoo.com> wrote:
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You probably don't have any problem. This is a volume issue that translates to pressure on the gage.
You need to consider volume along with pressure like we do in the fire service pumping water. I also manufacture diving compressors and this is the same theory we use for air volume and pressure with a surface supplied air system. When you are at idle your engine does not require a large volume of fuel so there is a back pressure (so to speak) that you get measured on the pressure gage. When you throttle up to max throttle then your engine is requiring all the volume that your pump delivers and there is no pressure left because the engine is using all the volume that the pump puts out. As you throttle back the engine needs less fuel and you have a slight excess volume which also shows that you have some available volume which reads on your gage as pressure. When you add the second pump it delivers more volume than the engine can use and it shows up as some pressure on the gage. Being at 0.0 pressure is not bad at wide open unless you need additional fuel for more rpm. If yo
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had a larger volume pump it would show some pressure at the high rpms.

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 5:32 pm    Post subject: Fuel Pressure Ghosts Reply with quote

All,

This is not an issue of volume vs. pressure, as was vivdly demonstrated
toady. In the past, the fuel pressure indicated 5+ psi for many hours of
flight at different throttle settings. In the last 5-10 hours of flight, the
pressure began to slowly get worse at the top end.

And then...

I had a momentary engine failure in flight today.

So it's not the sender either.

I was running on engine pump only, indicating 0.0 psi at 5200 rpm. It ran
fine for a minute and a half or so, and then shuddered and lost rpm fast. I
hit the electric pump and reduced the throttle simultaneously (adrenaline
also automatically entered the pilot control system). The engine sprung back
to life.

I was at 1500 feet over the approach end of the runway when this happened,
so there wasn't much chance of an off-field landing if the electric backup
failed to do the trick. I landed uneventfully with power to spare.

Yesterday I tested the sender and it seemed not to be working. I blamed the
sender, but for today's flight I took off with the electric pump engaged (as
always) and shut it down on downwind.

I'll be replacing the engine driven pump before the next flight.

Chris B
MK III 912 UL
Desparately seeking reliability...


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PostPosted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 5:58 pm    Post subject: Fuel Pressure Ghosts Reply with quote

I am firmly sold on Hauck's method, augmented by my method: Put the two
pumps in line (Hauck) and then run both of them at all times when
committing aviation. (Pike)
Have the electric pump below the level of the fuel tank, in a position
where it will always be primed. Turn on the electric pump to prime the
carbs and start the engine, and then shut it off. Taxi out and do a run
up on the engine pump to verify that it works, (Take long enough and run
it hard enough to drain the float bowls if that is going to happen) and
verify it will pull fuel through a shut down electric pump. Then turn on
the electric pump and then take off. Your experience today validates
this method.
Also, I like to have the fuel pressure gauge pickup between the electric
pump and the engine driven pump. It is unlikely that you will have a
failure mode on the engine driven pump that is so bad the electric pump
will be unable to force fuel through it, so if you can verify that the
electric pump is pressurizing the system between itself and the engine
pump, then you know your status. On a 582 with a Mikuni double pumper
pulse pump, the Facet gives 3.5 pounds at idle, and 2 pounds at full
throttle between itself and the Mikuni. Comforting to watch as I climb
out over those big electric towers...
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c b wrote:
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All,

This is not an issue of volume vs. pressure, as was vivdly
demonstrated toady. In the past, the fuel pressure indicated 5+ psi
for many hours of flight at different throttle settings. In the last
5-10 hours of flight, the pressure began to slowly get worse at the
top end.

And then...

I had a momentary engine failure in flight today.

So it's not the sender either.

I was running on engine pump only, indicating 0.0 psi at 5200 rpm. It
ran fine for a minute and a half or so, and then shuddered and lost
rpm fast. I hit the electric pump and reduced the throttle
simultaneously (adrenaline also automatically entered the pilot
control system). The engine sprung back to life.

I was at 1500 feet over the approach end of the runway when this
happened, so there wasn't much chance of an off-field landing if the
electric backup failed to do the trick. I landed uneventfully with
power to spare.

Yesterday I tested the sender and it seemed not to be working. I
blamed the sender, but for today's flight I took off with the electric
pump engaged (as always) and shut it down on downwind.

I'll be replacing the engine driven pump before the next flight.

Chris B
MK III 912 UL
Desparately seeking reliability...

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 6:58 pm    Post subject: Fuel Pressure Ghosts Reply with quote

Yesterday I tested the sender and it seemed not to be working. I blamed the
Quote:
sender, but for today's flight I took off with the electric pump engaged
(as always) and shut it down on downwind.


I am having a bit of a difficult time understanding why you guys do not want
to run an electric fuel pump all the time. I understand it is normal
procedure in a GA plane to cut the boost pump off after attaining altitude,
but why not continue to run the electric facet pump. Their lifetime is
measured in the thousands of hours. If you are worried about it pumping too
much fuel, then buy one that has a pressure limit within parameters. Or put
a pressure regulator on it. The plane is way to noisy for you to be bothered
with the noise that they make. I have one on my plane simply because I run
the gas through a selector switch that is by the throttle, therefore below
the level that they recommend for the Rotax fuel pump. When I first put it
on I too tried cutting it off after I had taken off. In one high speed pull
out I heard the engine cough, I have never cut it off since. I personally
cannot think of a way that it would be detrimental to have one running all
the time and at about 28 bucks, I think I could even buy one each year if I
thought that it was necessary.

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:16 pm    Post subject: Fuel Pressure Ghosts Reply with quote

Quote:
I am having a bit of a difficult time understanding why you guys do not
want
to run an electric fuel pump all the time.


Larry,

I normally leave the electric pump on all the time. I decided to shut it off
on downwind this time as I cannot run WOT on the ground (for long) and I
wanted to cross-check my diagnosis.

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 1:28 am    Post subject: Re: Fuel Pressure Ghosts Reply with quote

Series plumbing of Fuel system with engine driven pump and electric pump on one line from tank to engine.

Pros: Simple with only one fuel line.
Cons: Potential for failure of electric or engine pump to block or restrict all the fuel flow to engine.
Parallel plumbing of Fuel system with engine driven pump and electric pump on seperate lines from tank to engine.

Pros: Failure of one pump will not restrict the fuel flow from the other pump.
Cons: Both fuel lines must have a check valve to prevent circular flow of fuel if one pump fails or is shut off. Both the engine and electric pumps normally have check valves built in. Check valves in electric pump can be checked by turning off electric pump for a minute or two before flight. Engine pump check valve integrity cannot be checked before flight.


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PostPosted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 3:29 am    Post subject: Fuel Pressure Ghosts Reply with quote

Larry,

Regarding running electric fuel pump all the time.

Although an electric pump may be good for thousands of hours, this says
nothing of the DUTY CYCLE it is designed for. If the pump is rated at
100% duty cycle then it should come close to its MTBF (mean time before
failure) running full time. However, if it is rated for X-thousand
hours at say 50% duty cycle, you should not expect the total hours of
running to reach the MTBF. Heat build up after running for more than
short intervals is frequently the reason for rating a particular motor/
pump at less than 100% duty cycle.

That said, I have no idea what percentage duty cycle your pump is rated
for. You may be able to find out the duty cycle rating from the
manufacturer for this particular pump model. If it is less than 100%
you might want to consider changing your operating procedures. If it is
100% then turn it on and leave it on with a clear conscience.

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 5:47 am    Post subject: Fuel Pressure Ghosts Reply with quote

| I normally leave the electric pump on all the time. I decided to
shut it off
| on downwind this time as I cannot run WOT on the ground (for long)
and I
| wanted to cross-check my diagnosis.
|
| Chris
|

Hi Chris:

Curious. Why can't you run WOT on the ground (for long)?

Not having a heating problem with the 912? or not taking the time to
tie the aircraft down?

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 6:24 am    Post subject: Fuel Pressure Ghosts Reply with quote

Quote:
Regarding running electric fuel pump all the time.

That said, I have no idea what percentage duty cycle your pump is rated
for. You may be able to find out the duty cycle rating from the
manufacturer for this particular pump model. If it is less than 100% you
might want to consider changing your operating procedures. If it is 100%
then turn it on and leave it on with a clear conscience.


I wonder do they sell pumps that are obviously required to keep an engine
running that would only have a 50 percent duty cycle? It is only a WAG on my
part but I don't think so. No real research was done on this particular
conclusion, other than the one that I ran on the Miller Big 40 welder that I
used at work every day, but I think I will leave mine running all the time.
Oh by the way the welder after 1600 hours quit working, but it was still
getting fuel since the pump still worked. If the one on my plane does fail,
then perhaps the pulse pump will keep me in the air until I can reach the
ground. My point was- that it doesn't make sense to worry about the life of
a $28.00 part when your plane and butt is obviously worth more. Of course
that is a determination that you will have to make for yourself.
Larry, Oregon


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PostPosted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 6:50 am    Post subject: Fuel Pressure Ghosts Reply with quote

Quote:
Curious. Why can't you run WOT on the ground (for long)?

John,

Good question.

I suppose I could run WOT on the ground with a proper anchor system and a
competent person at the controls. I might even qualify someday...

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| Although an electric pump may be good for thousands of hours, this
says
| nothing of the DUTY CYCLE it is designed for. |
| Thom in Buffalo

Thom:

Haven't done any formal research on the subject, but if you go back a
few years you will find that Mazda trucks used a Facet Electric Fuel
Pump as primary and only pump source, which operated 100% of the time.

The Rotax 914 does not use an engine driven fuel pump, but does uses
two electric fuel pumps. Don't know who makes them.

Purolator makes Facets. Never did find the "actual" specs on the
pump, but they are sold universally for primary pumps in marine,
automotive, racing, and experimental aircraft and primary and backup
pumps. I will venture a guess that they are 100% duty cycle pumps.

Well........I did take a peek at Purolator's web page. Here is a link
to go to their application page. They do give 6,000 hours for the
replacement for the cube type Facet, but could not find expected life
of their other pumps. Based on application for all their pumps, I
would venture to say they are all continuous duty type pumps.
| Although an electric pump may be good for thousands of hours, this
says
| nothing of the DUTY CYCLE it is designed for. |
| Thom in Buffalo

Thom:

Haven't done any formal reasearch on the subject, but if you go back a
few years you will find that Mazda trucks used a Facet Electric Fuel
Pump as primary and only pump source, which operated 100% of the time.

The Rotax 914 does not use an engine driven fuel pump, but does uses
two electric fuel pumps. Don't know who makes them.

Purolator makes Facets. Never did find the "actual" specs on the
pump, but they are sold universally for primary pumps in marine,
automotive, racing, and experimental aircraft and primary and backup
pumps. I will venture a guess that they are 100% duty cycle pumps.

http://www.facet-purolator.com/mcl/media/Appref/hd_pdfs/Facet_Guide_2004.pdf
http://www.facet-purolator.com/solidstate.asp

http://www.facet-purolator.com/Default1.html

Almost forgot. I have a 4kw Onan Generator that uses a Facet
Electronic Fuel Pump. It has been pumping away for more than 2,500
hours with out a hiccup.

john h
mkIII


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PostPosted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 7:33 am    Post subject: Fuel Pressure Ghosts Reply with quote

Yeah Thom,
And what is the duty cycle of the Rotax charging system?
On Jun 23, 2006, at 7:28 AM, Thom Riddle wrote:

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Larry,

Regarding running electric fuel pump all the time.

Although an electric pump may be good for thousands of hours, this
says nothing of the DUTY CYCLE it is designed for. If the pump is
rated at 100% duty cycle then it should come close to its MTBF
(mean time before failure) running full time. However, if it is
rated for X-thousand hours at say 50% duty cycle, you should not
expect the total hours of running to reach the MTBF. Heat build up
after running for more than short intervals is frequently the
reason for rating a particular motor/ pump at less than 100% duty
cycle.

That said, I have no idea what percentage duty cycle your pump is
rated for. You may be able to find out the duty cycle rating from
the manufacturer for this particular pump model. If it is less than
100% you might want to consider changing your operating procedures.
If it is 100% then turn it on and leave it on with a clear conscience.

Thom in Buffalo


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PostPosted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 7:43 am    Post subject: Fuel Pressure Ghosts Reply with quote

Chris --

I had a similar problem, with a Facet and mechanical pump in series.
With the help of a fuel flow gauge, I was able to determine that one
of the check valves built into the Facet was partially open, thus
restricting large amounts of fuel, but not small amounts. If I kept
the Facet turned on, no problems. But if I turned it off, the
mechanical pump alone could not overcome the restriction so on WOT the
fuel flow would not keep up with the need for fuel.

This is why I'll always fly with a fuel flow meter in my aircraft.

-- Robert
On 6/22/06, c b <seedeebee(at)hotmail.com> wrote:
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All,

This is not an issue of volume vs. pressure, as was vivdly demonstrated
toady. In the past, the fuel pressure indicated 5+ psi for many hours of
flight at different throttle settings. In the last 5-10 hours of flight, the
pressure began to slowly get worse at the top end.

And then...

I had a momentary engine failure in flight today.

So it's not the sender either.

I was running on engine pump only, indicating 0.0 psi at 5200 rpm. It ran
fine for a minute and a half or so, and then shuddered and lost rpm fast. I
hit the electric pump and reduced the throttle simultaneously (adrenaline
also automatically entered the pilot control system). The engine sprung back
to life.

I was at 1500 feet over the approach end of the runway when this happened,
so there wasn't much chance of an off-field landing if the electric backup
failed to do the trick. I landed uneventfully with power to spare.

Yesterday I tested the sender and it seemed not to be working. I blamed the
sender, but for today's flight I took off with the electric pump engaged (as
always) and shut it down on downwind.

I'll be replacing the engine driven pump before the next flight.

Chris B
MK III 912 UL
Desparately seeking reliability...



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:34 am    Post subject: Fuel Pressure Ghosts Reply with quote

<< I am firmly sold on Hauck's method, augmented by my method: Put the two
pumps in line (Hauck) and then run both of them at all times when
committing aviation. (Pike) >>

I agree 100 percent. This is how my fuel system is plumbed (mech pump +
Facet in series), and also how I operate my 912 (run the elec fuel pump on
all the time). No pressure sender, no extraneous tees or junctions.
Although I cannot boast thousands of hours with this setup, I have had zero
problems so far. Thanks for the tips, John and Richard!

Dennis Kirby
Mark-III, 912ul, 60 hrs
New Mexico
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