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Part Number MCS1517-7

MCS1517-7, CONTROL, Strainer Drain

Part # MCS1517-7

CONTROL, Strainer Drain


$167.48 Retail Price: $189.47
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KNOB, Fuel Strainer Drain

$23.70 / was $26.54

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FUEL STRAINER SEAL KIT

$25.34 / was $49.48

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GASKET, Fuel Strainer

MC0756009-8

GASKET, Fuel Strainer

$20.83 / was $44.98

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PLUNGER (Gascolator Drain)

$218.63 / was $298.22

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STANDPIPE (Fuel Strainer, S.S.)

$241.00 / was $372.57

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TOP ASSEMBLY, Fuel Strainer

$572.75 / was $1,213.93

Expected ship date is 01-19-2027.
BOWL, Fuel Strainer

MC0756008-1

BOWL, Fuel Strainer

$280.45 / was $918.55

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Product Details

Specifications

Approval
FAA PMA
Condition
New
Manufacturer
McFarlane Aviation
Dimensions
N/A
Weight
0.499 lbs
Unit of Measure
Each
McFarlane Part Number
MCS1517-7

Product Description

Fuel Strainer Drain Cables

S1517 Remote Actuation Cables for Cessna Fuel Strainer (Gascolator) Drains

McFarlane MCS1517 Series fuel strainer drain cables provide positive, remote actuation of the gascolator quick-drain valve, allowing pilots and technicians to safely and easily drain water and sediment during preflight and inspections without reaching directly under the aircraft.

  • FAA-PMA approved replacement drain control cables for Cessna fuel strainer systems
  • Stainless steel conduit for corrosion resistance and long service life in harsh environments
  • Larger-diameter inner wire for increased strength and reduced stretch
  • Smooth, low-friction operation for positive drain valve engagement
  • Improved aluminum control knob for durability and secure grip
  • Designed for repeated use during preflight, 100-hour, and annual inspections
  • Compatible with McFarlane fuel strainer plungers, bowls, and seal kits
  • Convenient strainer kits and seal kits also available here
McFarlane Drain Cable P/N Replaces Aircraft Applicability

MCS1517-4

S1517-4

180H, 180J, 180K, A185E, A185F

MCS1517-7

S1517-1, S1517-2, S1517-3, S1517-5, S1517-6, S1517-7, S1517-8, S1517-10, S1517-11, S1517-14, S1517-16

Many 150 thru 210

MCS1517-12

S1517-9, S1517-12

188, 188A, A188, A188A, A188B

MCS1517-15

S1517-15

T188C


Looking for other Cessna fuel strainer parts?

Fuel strainer kits and seal kits also available for most Cessna aircraft, read more here.

Description McFarlane P/N Replaces (OEM) Aircraft Series

Top Assembly

MC0756005-2

0756005-2

Legacy Cessna Models

Top Assembly

MC0756039-6 - Coming Soon

0756039-6

Restart Cessna 172, 182

Top Assembly

MC0756039-2 - Coming Soon

0756039-2

Restart Cessna 206

Fuel Bowl

MC0756008-1

0756008-1

Legacy Cessna Models

Fuel Bowl

MC0756037-1

0756037-1

Restart Cessna 172, 182

Fuel Bowl

MC0756037-2

0756037-2

Restart Cessna 206

Standpipe

MC0756036-4

0756036-4

182S, 182T, T182T

Standpipe

MC0756036-5

0756036-5

172R, 172S

Standpipe

MC0756036-6

0756036-6

206H, T206H

Standpipe

MC0756011-1

0756011-1

Legacy Cessna Models

Fuel Strainer Drain Cables

MCS1517 Series

S1517 Series

Many 150 thru 210

Plunger (Gascolator Drain)

MC0756010-11

0756010-1, 0756010-6, 0756010-11

Legacy Cessna Models

Nut Extension

MC2526028-3

2526028-3

172R, 172S

Gasket

MC0756041-1

0756041-1

Restart Cessna Models

Gasket

MC0756009-8

0756009-5, 0756009-8, MC0756009-5

Legacy Cessna Models

Maintenance Tip:

Cleaning the Fuel Screen - The fuel screen is removed by removing the standpipe. The rubber tipped plunger must be unseated before the standpipe is loosened. Failure to lift the plunger off of its standpipe seat can damage the plunger. Pull the strainer drain knob as if you were draining the fuel bowl. Block or clamp the knob in this position. Insert a smooth round tool such as a screwdriver or punch in the standpipe cross-hole and unscrew the standpipe.

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Eligible Aircraft
Make Model Start S/N End S/N Quantity Per Aircraft Location Comment Eligibility Chart
Cessna 150E150ES/N 15060773 – 1506153215061532Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 150F150FS/N 15061533 – 1506453215064532Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 150G150GS/N 15064533 – 1506719815067198Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 150H150HS/N 15067199 – 1506930815069308Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 150J150JS/N 15069309 – 1507112815071128Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 150K150KS/N 15071129 – 1507200315072003Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 150L150LS/N 15072004 – 1507578115075781Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 150M150MS/N 15075782 – 1507940515079405Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna A150KA150KS/N A1500001 – A1500226A1500226Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna A-150LA-150LS/N A-1501001 – A-1501039A-1501039Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna A150LA150LS/N A1500227 – A1500523A1500523Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna A150MA150MS/N A1500524 – A1500734A1500734Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna A-A150LA-A150LS/N A-A1500001 – A-A1500009A-A1500009Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna F150FF150FS/N F150-0001 – F150-0067F150-0067Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna F150GF150GS/N F150-0068 – F150-0219F150-0219Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna F150HF150HS/N F150-0220 – F150-0389F150-0389Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna F150JF150JS/N F150-0390 – F150-0529F150-0529Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna F150KF150KS/N F15000530 – F15000658F15000658Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna F150LF150LS/N F15000659 – F15001143F15001143Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna F150MF150MS/N F15001144 – F15001428F15001428Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna FA150KFA150KS/N FA1500001 – FA1500081FA1500081Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna FA150LFA150LS/N FA1500082 – FA1500120FA1500120Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna FA150L (when equipped w/FKA150-2311 & FKA150-2316)FA150L (when equipped w/FKA150-2311 & FKA150-2316)S/N FA1500121 – FA1500261FA1500261Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna FA150M (when equipped w/FKA150-2311 & FKA150-2316)FA150M (when equipped w/FKA150-2311 & FKA150-2316)S/N FA1500262 – FA1500336FA1500336Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna FRA150LFRA150LS/N FRA1500121 – FRA1500261FRA1500261Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna FRA150MFRA150MS/N FRA1500262 – FRA1500336FRA1500336Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 152152S/N 15279406 – 1528603315286033Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna A152A152S/N A1520735 – A1521049A1521049Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna F152F152S/N F15201429 – F15201980F15201980Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna FA152FA152S/N FA1520337 – FA1520425FA1520425Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 172I172IS/N 17256513 – 1725716117257161Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 172K172KS/N 17257162 – 1725922317259223Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 172L172LS/N 17259224 – 1726075817260758Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 172M172MS/N 17260759 – 1726345817263458Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 172M172MS/N 17263459 – 1726758417267584Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 172N172NS/N 17267585 – 1727400917274009Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 172P172PS/N 17274010 – 1727665417276654Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 172Q172QS/N 17275869 – 1727621117276211Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 172RG172RGS/N 172RG0001 – 172RG1191172RG1191Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna F172HF172HS/N F17200655 – F17200754F17200754Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna F172HF172HS/N F172-0560 – F172-0654F172-0654Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna F172KF172KS/N F17200755 – F17200804F17200804Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna F172LF172LS/N F17200805 – F17200904F17200904Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna F172MF172MS/N F17200905 – F17201234F17201234Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna F172MF172MS/N F17201235 – F17201514F17201514Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna F172NF172NS/N F17201515 – F17202039F17202039Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna F172PF172PS/N F17202040 – F17202254F17202254Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna FR172FFR172FS/N FR17200061 – FR17200145FR17200145Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna FR172GFR172GS/N FR17200146 – FR17200225FR17200225Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna FR172HFR172HS/N FR17200226 – FR17200350FR17200350Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna FR172JFR172JS/N FR17200351 – FR17200590FR17200590Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna FR172KFR172KS/N FR17200591 – FR17200675FR17200675Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna R172F (T-41D)R172F (T-41D)S/N R172-0336 – R172-0409R172-0409Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna R172G (T-41C,D)R172G (T-41C,D)S/N R1720410 – R1720444R1720444Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna R172H (T-41D)R172H (T-41D)S/N R1720445 – R1720620R1720620Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna R172KR172KS/N R1722000 – R1723454R1723454Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 177177S/N 17700001 – 1770116417701164Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 177A177AS/N 17701165 – 1770137017701370Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 177B177BS/N 17701371 – 1770275217702752Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 180H180HS/N 18051876 – 1805228418052284Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 180J180JS/N 18052285 – 1805238418052384Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 180J180JS/N 18052385 – 1805277018052770Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment LandplaneEligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 180K180KS/N 18052771 – 1805320318053203Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment LandplaneEligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 182L182LS/N 18258506 – 1825930518259305Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 182M182MS/N 18259306 – 1826005518260055Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 182N182NS/N 18260056 – 1826082518260825Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 182P182PS/N 18260826 – 1826246518262465Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 182P182PS/N 18262466 – 1826517518265175Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 182Q182QS/N 18265176 – 1826771518267715Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 182R182RS/N 18267716 – 1826858618268586Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna F182PF182PS/N F18200001 – F18200025F18200025Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna F182QF182QS/N F18200026 – F18200169F18200169Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna FR182FR182S/N FR18200001 – FR18200070FR18200070Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna R182R182S/N R18200001 – R18202041R18202041Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna T182T182S/N 18267716 – 1826854118268541Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna TR182TR182S/N R18200584 – R18202041R18202041Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna A185EA185ES/N 18501600 – 1850209018502090Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna A185EA185ES/N 185-1301 – 185-1599185-1599Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna A185FA185FS/N 18502091 – 1850231018502310Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna A185FA185FS/N 18502311 – 1850444818504448Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment LandplaneEligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 188188S/N 188-0001 – 188-0572188-0572Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Used with fueselage fuel tank onlyEligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 188A188AS/N 18800573 – 1880083218800832Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Used with fueselage fuel tank onlyEligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 188B188BS/N 18800833 – 1880234818802348Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Used with fueselage fuel tank onlyEligibility Chart 6390
Cessna A188BA188BS/N 18802349 – 1880274518802745Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Used with fuselage tank & fuselage for small hopper.Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna P206CP206CS/N P206-0420 – P206-0519P206-0519Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna P206DP206DS/N P206-0520 – P206-0603P206-0603Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna P206EP206ES/N P20600604 – P20600647P20600647Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna TP206CTP206CS/N P206-0420 – P206-0519P206-0519Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna TP206DTP206DS/N P206-0520 – P206-0603P206-0603Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna TP206ETP206ES/N P20600604 – P20600647P20600647Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna TU206CTU206CS/N U206-0915 – U206-1234U206-1234Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna TU206DTU206DS/N U206-1235 – U206-1444U206-1444Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna TU206ETU206ES/N U20601445 – U20601700U20601700Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna TU206FTU206FS/N U20601701 – U20602199U20602199Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna TU206FTU206FS/N U20602200 – U20603521U20603521Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna TU206GTU206GS/N U20603522 – U20607020U20607020Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna U206CU206CS/N U206-0915 – U206-1234U206-1234Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna U206DU206DS/N U206-1235 – U206-1444U206-1444Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna U206EU206ES/N U20601445 – U20601700U20601700Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna U206FU206FS/N U20601701 – U20602199U20602199Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna U206FU206FS/N U20602200 – U20603521U20603521Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna U206GU206GS/N U20603522 – U20607020U20607020Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 207207S/N 20700001 – 2070036220700362Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 207A207AS/N 20700363 – 2070078820700788Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna T207T207S/N 20700001 – 2070036220700362Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna T207AT207AS/N 20700363 – 2070078820700788Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 210H210HS/N 21058937 – 2105906121059061Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 210J210JS/N 21059062 – 2105919921059199Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 210K210KS/N 21059200 – 2105950221059502Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 210L210LS/N 21059503 – 2106157321061573Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 210M210MS/N 21061574 – 2106295421062954Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 210N210NS/N 21062955 – 2106413521064135Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 210N210NS/N 21064136 – 2106489721064897Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna 210R210RS/N 21064898 – 2106500921065009Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna P210NP210NS/N P21000001 – P21000834P21000834Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna P210RP210RS/N P21000835 – P21000874P21000874Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna T210HT210HS/N T210-0308 – T210-0392T210-0392Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna T210JT210JS/N T210-0393 – T210-0454T210-0454Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna T210KT210KS/N 21059200 – 2105950221059502Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna T210LT210LS/N 21059503 – 2106157321061573Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna T210MT210MS/N 21061574 – 2106295421062954Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna T210NT210NS/N 21062955 – 2106413521064135Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna T210NT210NS/N 21064136 – 2106489721064897Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cessna T210RT210RS/N 21064898 – 2106500921065009Quantity Per Aircraft 1Location ControlComment Eligibility Chart 6390
Cross Reference

Reference only: Please verify the product is eligible for your aircraft before adding to your cart.

  • S1517-1
  • S1517-10
  • S1517-11
  • S1517-16
  • S1517-2
  • S1517-3
  • S1517-6
  • S1517-7
  • S1517-8
  • S1517-14
  • S1517-5
FAQs

I purchased a laser engraved knob and the thickness of the marking is very shallow. What kind of wear resistance can I expect?

The laser marking does not harm the hard durable anodize coating on the aluminum knob. The CO2 laser process only bleaches the color from the anodizing leaving a silver white color that contrasts with the surrounding dyed anodize. The durability of the laser marked area is not affected by the laser. Our tests have shown that the laser process actually improves the corrosion resistance of the anodize layer. The CO2 laser engraves aluminum knobs by vaporizing the surface leaving a deep durable groove. This groove is then filled with a special paint for contrast. The result is a durable long lasting mark.

Why is my new engine control too long/short?

There are several things that could be different such as engine/aircraft modifications, rigging/clocking of control arm or adjustment of rod end will be needed, placement of clamps or brackets may be different, or a previous installation change such as routing from original.

What is the minimum bend radius for my engine control?

McFarlane's Storage and Packaging Specification requires a specific packaging minimum radius based on the length of the control, type of wire used, and the configuration of the control end(s). Please contact us to determine the exact requirements for your specific control.

How do I trim my engine control to length?

Please reference the Installation Instructions included with your new control.

How do I clean and sanitize a McFarlane Push-Pull Control?

We make the following cleaning and sanitizing recommendations to be completed between flights:

 

Recommended Cleaning Process

1. Put on clean disposable gloves prior to cleaning and disinfection.

2. Pull controls back to the fully retracted position to expose the full length of the control shafts.

3. Apply isopropyl alcohol to a clean microfiber towel. Do not spray any solution directly on the controls or any other surfaces or components in the aircraft.

    !!! WARNING: DO NOT USE BLEACH WIPES ON ANY MCFARLANE CONTROL !!!

4. Gently and thoroughly wipe down every control knob surface and control shaft.

5. Let cleaning solution dry on these surfaces (contact time).

6. Use a clean and dry microfiber cloth to wipe away any solution residue left on knob and control shaft surface.

7. Remove all gloves, towels, and cleaning supplies from the work area in the aircraft.

 

Please contact McFarlane Sales directly at 866-920-2741 or 785-594-2741 or [email protected] if you have any additional questions regarding the disinfection of our controls.

How do I keep contaminants out of my fuel system?

The fuel selector valve works in unscreened fuel. Contaminated fuel can cause selector valve seal damage. When fueling from possibly contaminated fuel sources McFarlane recommends the use of a fuel filter, such as Mr. Funnel or another filtering device, to reduce trash in the fuel system.

Do I need to remove the Cessna fuel strainer standpipe to clean the fuel screen?

Yes. The fuel screen is removed by removing the standpipe. The rubber tipped plunger must be unseated before the standpipe is loosened. Failure to lift the plunger off of its standpipe seat can damage the plunger. Pull the strainer drain knob as if you were draining the fuel bowl. Block or clamp the knob in this position. Insert a smooth round tool such as a screw driver or punch in the standpipe cross-hole and un-screw the standpipe.

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