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2001-08-22 01:49:53

C 172-D Fuel Tank Baffel

<HTML>I have a 1963 C172-D That has a Fuel Tank Baffel that has come loose.
What is it's purpose? I don't see the need for it. How is it repaired?</HTML>

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2001-08-22 03:26:51

Re: C 172-D Fuel Tank Baffel

<HTML>Hi Leland:
I'll be watching with interest on this one as I have a '63 with the same problem. Mine is the left side and it has been loose for a long time......Steve</HTML>

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2001-08-22 15:52:53

Re: C 172-D Fuel Tank Baffel

<HTML>The baffles in fuel tanks serve to prevent fuel from unnecessarily "sloshing" around. This sloshing can become aggravated and "unport" the fuel finger-strainer and introduce air-bubbles into the fuel system. A really bad case can cause the engine to quit momentarily. The fix usually requires that the tank be removed from the wing and have the baffle re-attached. This can sometimes be done without removing the tank, depending upon the location/existence of inspection ports/covers. Some baffles can be reattached with "Pro-Seal" type adhesives. Check with your Cessna shop or trusted mechanic to determine how to repair yours.</HTML>

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2001-08-22 21:38:51

Re: C 172-D Fuel Tank Baffel

<HTML>Thanks for the information George

Leland</HTML>

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2010-08-18 17:37:59

Re: C 172-D Fuel Tank Baffel

Hello Everyone, I am a new cessna owner and right after purchase the high voltage light (right below the starter) started to lid up, it comes and goes specially if I land hard, it may seem to be a loose connection somewhere. I have a mechanic check the alternator and battery it came OK, the 2nd mechanic suggested I changed the Fuel Transmitter that was expensive and it didn't fix the problem, does anyone know what this issue may be ?

Pablo
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2010-08-19 04:17:07

Re: C 172-D Fuel Tank Baffel

I dont have a wiring diagram, but changing the fuel x-mitter seems strange for a overvoltage problem. I would think you are correct in a bad connection, but I would also check the voltage regulator.

Tom
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