---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 04/11/11: 11 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:06 AM - RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings (Doug Gray) 2. 06:28 AM - Re: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings (ronburnett@charter.net) 3. 06:29 AM - Re: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings (Bill Boyd) 4. 06:37 AM - Re: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings (Dale Ensing) 5. 06:46 AM - Re: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings (Scott) 6. 07:26 AM - Re: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings (Bobby Hester) 7. 07:26 AM - Re: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings (John Morgensen) 8. 07:41 AM - Re: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings (Richard Dudley) 9. 11:44 AM - Re: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings (Richard Dudley) 10. 02:56 PM - Re: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings (Doug Gray) 11. 03:10 PM - Re: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings (Linn Walters) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:06:40 AM PST US Subject: RV-List: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings From: Doug Gray Folks, Does anyone have a record of the measurements to make a dipstick for a standard RV-6 fuel tank? Doug Gray ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:28:16 AM PST US From: ronburnett@charter.net Subject: RE: RV-List: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings I have been working on one with a paint stick and painted ruler, but haven't finished it yet. Ron Burnett RV-6A Subaru owered M71Greensfield, MO On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 8:02 AM, Doug Gray wrote: Folks, Does anyone have a record of the measurements to make a dipstick for a standard RV-6 fuel tank? Doug Gray ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:29:30 AM PST US Subject: Re: RV-List: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings From: Bill Boyd I could get them to you for a 6A. 6 will be different, of course, due to pitch attitude at rest. Bill B On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 9:02 AM, Doug Gray wrote: > Folks, > > Does anyone have a record of the measurements to make a dipstick for a > standard RV-6 fuel tank? > > Doug Gray > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:37:53 AM PST US Subject: Re: RV-List: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings From: Dale Ensing I have one but presently out of town. Will send info next week if no else responds. Dale Ensing Sent from my iPad On Apr 11, 2011, at 6:02 AM, Doug Gray wrote: > Folks, > > Does anyone have a record of the measurements to make a dipstick for a standard RV-6 fuel tank? > > Doug Gray ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:46:58 AM PST US From: Scott Subject: Re: RV-List: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings I use a chunk of 1/4" wooden dowel. Start with empty tank, add gas in your desired increments (ie 2 gallons, 5 gallons, etc.) and use a black sharpie to mark a ring around the stick at each fuel measurement. > > On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 9:02 AM, Doug Gray > wrote: > > Folks, > > Does anyone have a record of the measurements to make a dipstick > for a standard RV-6 fuel tank? > > Doug Gray > > > * > > > * -- ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:26:58 AM PST US Subject: Re: RV-List: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings From: Bobby Hester Can't help with the measurements but, I use a FuelHawk http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/fuelhawkuniv11.php Sent from my Verizon iPhone On Apr 11, 2011, at 8:02 AM, Doug Gray wrote: > Folks, > > Does anyone have a record of the measurements to make a dipstick for a standard RV-6 fuel tank? > > Doug Gray ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 07:26:59 AM PST US From: John Morgensen Subject: Re: RV-List: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings I am using a universal clear stick marked 1-14 on an RV4. The number measured + 5 equals the fuel in the tank. In other words, it measures 10 to 11 when the 16 gal tank is full. John Morgensen RV4 - purchased RV9A - soon On 4/11/2011 6:02 AM, Doug Gray wrote: > Folks, > > Does anyone have a record of the measurements to make a dipstick for a > standard RV-6 fuel tank? > > Doug Gray ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:41:15 AM PST US From: Richard Dudley Subject: Re: RV-List: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings Hi Doug, I did tank calibrations for my RV-6A in the normal attitude on the gear. It will be somewhat different for at tail dragger because of attitude. Anyway, I have attached my plot in two different forms: as a jpg file and as a pdf file. Hope it is of some use to you. It is a simple but tedious process. At the same time, I calibrated a "Fuel Hawk" dipstick which I used because of its convenience. It is a hollow plastic tube with arbitrary markings that you can calibrate for your aircraft. It works by dipping it in to touch the bottom of the tank holding your thumb over the top open end to keep the fuel in and reading fuel level on the calibration marks. Regards, Rich Dudley On 4/11/2011 9:02 AM, Doug Gray wrote: > Folks, > > Does anyone have a record of the measurements to make a dipstick for a > standard RV-6 fuel tank? > > Doug Gray ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 11:44:33 AM PST US From: Richard Dudley Subject: Re: RV-List: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings Hi again, Doug, Since my calibrations are sort of ancient history, I merely scanned old copies. I have since found the originals and extracted them. They are better copies. I've attached a pdf file of both the Fuel Hawk and the inches calibration curves. Regards, Rich On 4/11/2011 9:02 AM, Doug Gray wrote: > Folks, > > Does anyone have a record of the measurements to make a dipstick for a > standard RV-6 fuel tank? > > Doug Gray ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 02:56:21 PM PST US Subject: Re: RV-List: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings From: Doug Gray Thanks for the responses everyone. Dale, I look forward to seeing your figures. As noted the 6a figures would differ, but it is good to have the data in the archive. The normal fill and mark procedure is rather difficult at our local airport because the delivery system resets according to its own rules. Others have tried and given up. I can if necessary do the procedure myself. Doug Gray On Mon, 2011-04-11 at 23:02 +1000, Doug Gray wrote: > Folks, > > Does anyone have a record of the measurements to make a dipstick for a > standard RV-6 fuel tank? > > Doug Gray ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 03:10:42 PM PST US From: Linn Walters Subject: Re: RV-List: RV-6 fuel tank dip stick markings You could decant 5 gal gas cans into 5 milk jugs that you've calibrated by marking the jug for a known gallon. I've used a 'turkey baster' to fine tune the contents to the line. Tedious, yes, but you should only have to do it once. Linn On 4/11/2011 5:52 PM, Doug Gray wrote: > Thanks for the responses everyone. Dale, I look forward to seeing > your figures. > > As noted the 6a figures would differ, but it is good to have the data > in the archive. > > The normal fill and mark procedure is rather difficult at our local > airport because the delivery system resets according to its own > rules. Others have tried and given up. I can if necessary do the > procedure myself. > > Doug Gray > > On Mon, 2011-04-11 at 23:02 +1000, Doug Gray wrote: >> Folks, >> >> Does anyone have a record of the measurements to make a dipstick for >> a standard RV-6 fuel tank? >> >> Doug Gray ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.