Fuel Selector Valve 1950 170A

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prairiechicken
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Re: Fuel Selector Valve 1950 170A

Post by prairiechicken »

Thanks guys,
I haven't made it home yet to investigate further, but it sure could be the quick drain on the gascolator. That would be much more convenient. Thank you for the replies.
Ty
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Re: Fuel Selector Valve 1950 170A p/n 0413020-3

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The Cessna 140A also uses p/n 0413020-3. Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. holds a PMA for this valve. The various 170 IPC's show that fuel valve p/n 0413020-3 was used from the 1948 C-170 all the way through s/n 20285 C-170B.
P/N 200F204-140
P/N 200F204-140
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As it is PMA'ed, installation only requires a logbook entry. That's the good news. The bad news is it cost $730.

It's surprising to me that the FAA issued a PMA for this as it's more than the valve. It includes the valve handle and the engraved facia plate which shows fuel quantity specific to the C-120/140 - 12.5 gal per side. This valve appears to be a Andair FS20X4 valve with FF20 1/4" NPT female fittings. It matches either Aircraft Spruce's 05-29508 or 05-01432, which cost less than half of what Sierra Hotel Aero wants but doesn't have an FAA-PMA. Aircraft Spruce and Andair show that custom engraving is available for the facia plate.
Gary
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