Gas hose for my DC-65, (L-2)

[Chet Peek]

I'm doing the annual on my DC-65 and want to install a new gas hose from the gascolator to the carburetor. The present one looks like it was installed sometime in January of 1942. The old L-2 manual calls it OA-19h, which doesnt mean much.
I'm not familiar with all the new hose numbers, can someone please tell me what to order from Wicks or Aircraft Spruce?
Chet Peek

[Ragwing nut]

Re: Gas hose for my DC-65, (L-2)

If it has hose clamps at each end, MIL-H-6000 will work fine. If it has AN fittings on each end, Aeroquip 303 or Stratoflex equivilent. I probably have what you need here Chet if you want to come by.

Mike

[tcraft]

Re: Gas hose for my DC-65, (L-2)

An old bit of info that I think came from Forrest several years ago thats nailed up under Technical Resources at the web site:

Early Taylorcraft airplanes used Automotive type gas and oil fittings
There is nothing wrong with this original equipment replacement, its what the planes were certified with.
Some folks have done a transition to "aircraft" fittings and that is always causing problems matching replacement parts.
Once source for aviation and automotive hoses is:
Specialty Hose Aerospace, 7802 Freedom Ave NW, N. Canton, Ohio 44720 ph# 1-800-362-6533

For what its worth.

bob.