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CAUTION
D. Examine solder joints at the end of fuel hoses for cracks. Replace the fuel hose if a crack is
found at a solder joint.
NOTICE: Figure 3 is an example of a fuel hose routing configuration for this engine. This
figure is conceptual and for reference only. Fuel hose routing on your engine could
have a different configuration.
WARNING DO NOT ROUTE FUEL HOSES CLOSE TO HEAT SOURCES. HEAT
CAUTION
E. Make sure no fuel hoses touch the engine or aircraft baffle hardware. There must be a
minimum clearance of 3/16 in. (4.76 mm) between a fuel hose and any engine or aircraft
surface.
F. After the inspection, refer to Table 1 for any corrective action if necessary.
Figure 3
TEO-540-C1A Fuel Hose Routing and Clamps
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REPLACE ANY FUEL HOSE THAT IS BRITTLE, CRACKED, DENTED,
OR KINKED; CRACKS CAN DEVELOP AT THE SITE OF SHARP
BENDS OR KINKS.
CAN CAUSE FUEL VAPORIZATION IN THE FUEL HOSES OR CAN
DAMAGE THE FUEL HOSE AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK WHICH
COULD LEAD TO ENGINE STOPPAGE OR A FIRE.
DO NOT RETURN THE ENGINE TO SERVICE UNLESS THE ENGINE IS
OPERATING CORRECTLY AND DOES NOT HAVE ANY LEAKS.
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