BRASS VS. ALUMINUM (STEEL?) FUEL FITTING?
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 2:43 pm
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BRASS VS. ALUMINUM (STEEL?) FUEL FITTING?
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The parts catalogue specifies a AN822-6B for the fuel line-to-carb (Stromberg) connection. Mine is the OEM brass, but needs replacing. ...wondering if it's safe & "legal" to replace with aluminum or steel equivalent? With a quick search of the usual suppliers I'm not finding the brass fittings...except for a used one being sold on Ebay as a "collector's item" . Mac
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Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 3:18 pm
Can we read between the lines and note that "collectors item" means "lotsa moola?" As in grandiose price tag? I wouldn't recommend aluminum, I went with steel for mine. I like the additional strength. Make sure you get the proper Aviation flare end.
Re: BRASS VS. ALUMINUM (STEEL?) FUEL FITTING?
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 3:55 pm
Yep..."collectors" apparently means low (well used) quality & lotsa moola
. Steel it will be -- thanks! I agree. Mac
Re: BRASS VS. ALUMINUM (STEEL?) FUEL FITTING?
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 6:57 pm
Brass and steel are equivalent. Aluminum is not an acceptable substitute. The brass part would have been AN822-6 (no letter after.) AN822-6S (was) is the steel equivalent. The "modern" part number is MS20822-6. ECAS says that would be steel.
Re: BRASS VS. ALUMINUM (STEEL?) FUEL FITTING?
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 7:04 pm
Thanks, Victor and John!
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Re: BRASS VS. ALUMINUM (STEEL?) FUEL FITTING?
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 7:40 pm
I was editing while you responded. Here's the update:
That said, Preferred Airparts is showing 3 used AN822-6, which should be brass. Be sure to ask.
Here's another one:
Vendor Name: WHITE AERO INC
Phone Number: 661-268-8070
They're showing 20 pieces listed as serviceable.
I've purchased from both of them in the past.
Here's another. I don't think I've ever bought from them, but they are listing 3 pieces new surplus.
Vendor Name: KRN Aviation Services
Phone Number: 480-961-8952
That said, Preferred Airparts is showing 3 used AN822-6, which should be brass. Be sure to ask.
Here's another one:
Vendor Name: WHITE AERO INC
Phone Number: 661-268-8070
They're showing 20 pieces listed as serviceable.
I've purchased from both of them in the past.
Here's another. I don't think I've ever bought from them, but they are listing 3 pieces new surplus.
Vendor Name: KRN Aviation Services
Phone Number: 480-961-8952
Re: BRASS VS. ALUMINUM (STEEL?) FUEL FITTING?
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 8:17 pm
Send me a PM and I'll check when I get home. Might have a nice shiny new one available. I believe new was maybe $20 at the most. I'll check the part # tonight or tomorrow.
Re: BRASS VS. ALUMINUM (STEEL?) FUEL FITTING?
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 9:08 pm
Thanks again, all! I've got a new steel on the way from Spruce. My IA "approves" so probably will just go with it. Mac
Re: BRASS VS. ALUMINUM (STEEL?) FUEL FITTING?
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 8:17 am
We purchase many parts from KRN. Good company to work with.6643 wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 7:40 pm I was editing while you responded. Here's the update:
That said, Preferred Airparts is showing 3 used AN822-6, which should be brass. Be sure to ask.
Here's another one:
Vendor Name: WHITE AERO INC
Phone Number: 661-268-8070
They're showing 20 pieces listed as serviceable.
I've purchased from both of them in the past.
Here's another. I don't think I've ever bought from them, but they are listing 3 pieces new surplus.
Vendor Name: KRN Aviation Services
Phone Number: 480-961-8952