Back up fuel pump

[herman pahls 9]

Is anyone using a back-up electric pump on their 582's in the event the pulse pump quits?

I flew a 532 for 450 hours with no issue, but I now spend most of my time in the air close to the ground.

I was considering using a electric Facet pump between the gasculotor and the pulse pump.

Thanks Herman

[BryceKat 125]

Hi Herman,

I don't use anything in addition to the pulse pump & gravity. When I purchased my mkiv w/582, it had a filter and an on/off valve in the line just one foot from my right (and only) tank. I removed those because

1. There is a finger strainer in the 90 fuel fitting that would catch anything coming out of the tank and also the 2 little filters after the pulse pump.

2. There was an existing on/off valve on the instrument panel.

The previous owner had put what could be too much resistance in the fuel system.

Good luck,Bryce