Fuel Sender Gasket

edasmus · #1 10-06-09, 07:49 PM

My sender gasket is leaking on the right (copilot) side wing for the second time in two years (at least my shop thinks it is the gasket). It appears to be a "cork like" gasket. Anybody know if this is the correct type or if there are other options? Are they supposed to be fuel proof? I would simply like to know for certain that the correct and best gasket is getting installed this time because this is growing tiresome.

Thanks, Ed

hharney · #2 10-06-09, 10:31 PM

The gaskets I just puchased from Yingling Aviation were more of a rubber type material. Used the number from the PC it is S1588-1 $23.53 each.

Skymaster337B · #3 10-07-09, 12:33 AM

When you say, "fuel sender" are you talking about the fuel selector valve that's inside the wing? Or are you talking about something else?

edasmus · #4 10-07-09, 07:45 AM

Thanks Herb....I will look into that part.

The area I am talking about I do not believe has anything to do with a fuel selector. On top of my inboard most fuel tank (between the boom and fuselage) there is an electronic type device with several wires which I believe sends info to the signal conditioner and ultimately to the fuel gauges. This device is secured with 6 screws and has a gasket between the device and the top of the tank. It is this gasket in question.

Thanks for the help.

Ed

Ernie Martin · #5 10-07-09, 12:04 PM

I think you want an S350, which is a standard/stock aerospace part (see figure below).

Ernie

Skymaster337B · #6 10-07-09, 04:20 PM

Thanks for explaining it to me. But what is part number S1588-1 for? Is that the gasket for the fuel selector valve in the wing? The parts manual doesn't break the wing fuel selector valve down any further than the full assembly -- at least for a 67' model. That's why I'm asking if S1588-1 is for that selector valve. Thanks for any additional info someone can offer about the wing fuel selector valve gasket part number.