12 install the fuel flow transducer – Electronics International MVP-50T User Manual

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2.12 Install the Fuel Flow Transducer:

The MVP can interface to many different types of flow transducers or the FT-180 Fuel Flow Transducer may be
considered for installation. The FT-180 should be mounted in the appropriate fuel line. Refer to the installation
notes listed below.

A.

A.

A.

A.

A. Only the Electronics International FT-180 fuel flow transducer (or an equivalent unit) should be

considered for use on a turboprop or jet engine. To insure the pressure drop of the flow trans-
ducer is appropriate for the maximum flow rate for your engine, refer to the transducer’s specifi-
cations and FAA document AC 23-16.

B.

B.

B.

B.

B. The Flow Transducer should be mounted so the fuel line exiting the transducer’s output port

travels up, even or drops no more than 4" per foot. If this is not possible, a loop should be put in
the fuel line exiting the Fuel Flow Transducer.

C.

C.

C.

C.

C. Do not remove the yellow caps on the flow transducer until the fuel hoses are ready to be in-

stalled.

D.

D.

D.

D.

D. The flow of fuel through the transducer must follow the direction marked on the transducer.

E.

E.

E.

E.

E. The flow transducer must be mounted so the wires exiting the transducer are pointing up, or the

cap with five bolts is pointing up, or the output port is pointing up, or any combination thereof.

F.

F.

F.

F.

F. Before connecting any hoses, thoroughly clean them and insure they are free of any loose mate-

rial. High air pressure may be used, however,

however,

however,

however,

however, do not allow high air pressure to pass

do not allow high air pressure to pass

do not allow high air pressure to pass

do not allow high air pressure to pass

do not allow high air pressure to pass

through the flow transducer.

through the flow transducer.

through the flow transducer.

through the flow transducer.

through the flow transducer.

G.

G.

G.

G.

G. When mounting a Fuel Flow Transducer, make provisions for the Fuel Pressure Transducer as

necessary.

H.

H.

H.

H.

H. You may want to consider using some fittings and hoses shown below.

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Fittings:

Fittings:

Fittings:

Fittings:

Fittings:

#4 Straight - AN816-4-4D
#6 Straight - AN816-6D
#8 Straight - AN816-7D

#6 45' - MS20823-6D

#4 90' - MS20822-4-4D
#6 90' - MS20822-6D

1/4" NPT

1/4" NPT

1/4" NPT

1/4" NPT

1/4" NPT

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Hose Fittings:

Hose Fittings:

Hose Fittings:

Hose Fittings:

Hose Fittings:

Straight - MS24587-XX, Stratoflex 300-, Aeroquip 400-
45' - MS27226-XX, Stratoflex 646- and 640, Aeroquip 980006
90' - MS27224-XX, Stratoflex 649- and 643, Aeroquip 980005

NOTE:

NOTE:

NOTE:

NOTE:

NOTE: The Stratoflex teflon hose can be much more flexible
and easier to route than most existing hoses. If you have a hard-
to-fit installation, you might want to consider this hose.

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