Does anyone know if you can buy new fuel caps for a 1948 c140
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Does anyone know if you can buy new fuel caps for a 1948 c140
Need to replace my fuel caps on my 1948 Cessna 140. Mine have two vent holes in the top of each is this right???
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Re: Does anyone know if you can buy new fuel caps for a 1948 c140
It is right! I bought some a while back. I’ll see if I can find the part number in the next day or so.
Randy Thompson A&P IA Pilot
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Re: Does anyone know if you can buy new fuel caps for a 1948 c140
These fit nicely. I haven’t drilled another hole yet, but. it will be easy. Part number is 05-01058 from Aircraft Spruce. Picture is too large..
Randy Thompson A&P IA Pilot
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Re: Does anyone know if you can buy new fuel caps for a 1948 c140
Here's the picture:
John Cooper
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Re: Does anyone know if you can buy new fuel caps for a 1948 c140
https://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Dee ... 20911.html if yours are vented, this one works
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Re: Does anyone know if you can buy new fuel caps for a 1948 c140
You need to read this posting in Neal Wright Technical Articles:
Mis-using gas caps on 140s that are meant for 140/120 planes
It will explain venting on each type of airplane and what type of gas cap you should use for each.
Rick
Mis-using gas caps on 140s that are meant for 140/120 planes
It will explain venting on each type of airplane and what type of gas cap you should use for each.
Rick