Re: Fuel Tank shape

[Dave DeFord <davedeford@home.com>]

> Wouldn't the slight tank pressure head caused by the vent affect in-flight
> readings?
>
> Nick Hammond

Yes it would, if the air pressure above the fuel were not subtracted from
the fuel pressure read at the tank outlet.  The system in N135TD uses
differential pressure transducers, with the back side connected to the tank
vent line.  I believe that Tony K uses a similar approach.

Dave DeFord, A135