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Old 5th Dec 2013, 12:26
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Victorian
 
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PA-28 Fuel Pressure

Has anyone experienced an issue with Warrior fuel pressure dropping to a low, but still well in the green, level for a few mins and then recovering to normal without apparent cause? This low pressure is instantly rectified by the electric pump and occurs in any stage of flight including taxying. Fitting a new mechanical pump doesn't fix it. Niether does changing tanks in flight.

I appreciate that many sites say "It's normal, live with it" but it's not normal in this aircraft. If it's caused by a restriction someplace, why would the fuel pressure settle at a steady, lower, level regardless of power setting and recover of it's own accord? Obviously the fuel lines, gascolator etc. have been checked for any contamination, which there isn't.

Any ideas welcome.

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