Re: PA28-181 Fuel pressure drop off - Inspired by the Gascolotor thread.

In article <0Nb_e.4922$QE1.117@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"Roy Page" <g4dyr*Removethisantispamstuff*@earthlink.net> wrote:
> I concluded that the mechanical engine driven fuel pump must be getting
> tired and, to be safe, replaced it with a new pump three weeks ago.
> No change, the fuel pressure still falls off when climbing and returns to
> mid scale in level cruise.

Check the POH, I believe that Piper recommends that the fuel boost pump
remain "on" during climb.





JKG
.

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