Installing [EI’s FP-5L] in my RV 6. . . owned an FP-5L 6 years ago in a Cessna 206 on floats in a commercial operation in Alaska. Getting every ounce of payload, and coming home across Cook Inlet with the Cessna gas gauges near or on empty, I spent a lot of time explaining the benefits of the Fuel flow gauge… and reassured my passengers there were 12 gallons of fuel on board. I’m a believer…
FT-180 Fuel Flow Transducer
FAA Approved Instrument
- FAA TSO’d and STC’d with EI Instruments
- 550 HP+ engines, engine-driven fuel pumps only
- Black anodized aluminum body, 5.3 ounces
- #8 male flare fittings, 1.375 in. (height) x 1.620 in. (width) x 1.90 in. (length)
- .23 PSI drop at 60 GPH, .92 PSI drop at 120 GPH
- Does not require the IU-1 Foxboro Interface Unit
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| Model | FT-60 | FT-90 | FT-180 |
| Engine Type | Up to 350 HP engines, engine driven fuel pumps only. | 350-550 HP engines, gravity fed engines. | 550 HP+ engines, engine driven fuel pumps only. |
| Fuel Flow | .6 to 70+ GPH | 2 to 125+ GPH | 2 to 250+ GPH |
| Connection | 1/4″ female NPT | 1/4″ female NPT | 1/4″ female NPT with #8 male flare adapters |
| Typical Use | Piston with Fuel Pump | Piston Gravity Fed | TurboProp |
| Specifications | Download Info Sheet | Download Info Sheet | Download Info Sheet |
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Packages include:
- FT-180 Transducer
- OLC-2 Connectors (3)
- Installation Instructions
Description
Package
Retail Price
FT-180 Fuel Flow Transducer
FT-180
$768

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Looks great. Works great.
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EI’s team is great; you guys are the best.
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Brian N. from Arizona
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I like the 3.125″ format. Plus there are no hidden costs of probes you have to buy later…
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Anthony H. from Oregon
- Aircraft
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Poduct was exceptionally complete, all installation materials included.
- Customer
Sakari K. from Finland
- Aircraft
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Love the instrument, easy to install, all good
- Customer
Wayne L. from Arkansas
- Aircraft
Cessna 206
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People [at EI] were great to work with.
- Customer
Andrew & Carri Ann M. from Alaska
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Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub
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Great service. [I replaced/upgraded] unit in aircraft.
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Adam M. from NSW, Australia
- Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee
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Straightforward installation instructions, great wiring harness. Quick answers from Tech Support.
Great product, frees up space
- Customer
Theodore S. from Florida
- Aircraft
Cessna 182Q Skylane
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Really impressed thus far . . . . a rock solid replacement for old mechanical gauges.
- Customer
Eric H. from Mississippi
- Aircraft
Beechcraft C23 Sundowner
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Easy installation.
