Wing tank fuel site glass - little ball float ?

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Lancer

Registered User

• Jan 19, 2017

• #1

Is there a common source for the little orange ball used in wing site glass ? Is a restrictor needed in the lower fitting as Univair does ?

Thanks

 

mike mcs repair

Registered User

chugiak AK

• Jan 19, 2017

• #2

Univair sells them

restrictor is originally installed, you will still burn to death in a crash if glass breaks, but will get to enjoy the pain a little longer with the restrictor... but more likely you rip wing of and still get soaked

 

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Davelong7

Registered User

• Jul 9, 2017

• #3

My "little red ball" in left site glass stuck near bottom. Came to this forum for advice. Decided to remove both balls. Told wife I was headed out to hangar to make the fix. She then asked if I would now have a girl cub.

 

cubpilot2

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Anchorage Alaska

• Jul 9, 2017

• #4

The restrictor fitting is original equipment. I was told that it's purpose is to dampen the movement of the ball/fuel level in the gage. Without it your accuracy is poor in any kind of turbulence.