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3003-O Versatube

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From $0.74 to $2.39
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O.D. (in.) Wall Thickness Max. Working Pressure*
(PSI)		 PN Price / Ft Buy / Ft
1/8.0251820
03-40200
$0.74
Quantity
3/16.028880
03-40300
$0.98
Quantity
1/4.032795
03-40400
$1.36
Quantity
5/16.035630
03-40500
$1.65
Quantity
3/8.035520
03-40600
$1.68
Quantity
1/2.035390
03-40700
$1.78
Quantity
5/8.035305
03-40800
$2.39
Quantity
Subtotal $0.00
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Overview

Soft aluminum tubing for instrument air and vacuum lines, fuel and oil lines, and primer lines. Save 20% off lengths of 50+ ft.

Mfg test reports are available for an additional charge per line item.

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The order was shipped late by one day and it was shipped regular USPS instead of Priority Mail as requested. Tracking number kept showing USPS waiting for item to be received but label created As a result it didnt arrive in time so I decided not to use it after all. It appears to be a good material.

Abbas N Verified Purchase

3003-0 Versatube 1/8 X .025
December 20, 2024

It’s good quality tubing for low-pressure applications like instrument lines, or oil lines, etc. Just remember that aircraft AN fittings require a 37.5 degree flare, not the 45 degree flare that an automotive flaring tool makes (and yes, they will leak with the wrong flare).

Daniel W
December 19, 2024

I havent used this yet, but it appears to be a good quality tubing.

Mark P Verified Purchase

3003-0 Tube 3/8 OD X .035 W
November 1, 2024

As-described.

Ali S Verified Purchase

3003-0 Tube 3/8 OD X .035 W
October 14, 2024

Alain P Verified Purchase

3003-0 Tube 3/8 OD X .035 W
September 8, 2024

Jan G Verified Purchase

3003-0 Tube 3/8 OD X .035 W
August 20, 2024

using this to make brake fluid line from resivour to park brake valve

Silas K Verified Purchase

3003-0 Tube 1/4 OD X .032 W
June 19, 2024

Gary M Verified Purchase

3003-0 Tube 3/8 OD X .035 W
May 12, 2024

Haven’t used anything yet but fast shipping

Peter B Verified Purchase

3003-0 Tube 3/8 OD X .035 W
May 4, 2024

Robert A Verified Purchase

3003-0 Tube 1/4 OD X .032 W
April 18, 2024

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Please note, Aircraft Spruce's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.

Q: Do you have specs for weight per foot on the 1/8 and 1/4 aluminum versatube?

The 1/8 inch is approximately .009 lbs per ft and the 1/4 inch is approximately .026 lbs per foot.

Q: Is this soft and bendable like copper tubing?

Per the tech: short answer is yes. It is very similar in terms bend-ability to copper tubing.

Q: I need to use this for fuel line. Can it be flared to seal on AN fittings?

Yes, 3003-O can be flared for use with AN fittings.

Q: The photo shows this 3003 is coiled. Can it be shipped straight?

No, but 5052-0 alum tube is soft and is sold as straight tube. Not as soft as 3003, but can be bent and flared.

Q: Oops, I found the working pressures!

Ok great, we are glad you found the info you were looking for.

Q: What is the ID of PN 03-40700? My fuel lines are 3/8 ID so I am debating between the 1/2 inch OD vs. 3/8 OD.

03-40700 is 1/2" x .035" tube. I.D. is approx. .43".

Q: Can this 3003-0 tubing be used on GA aircraft? Does it have any FAA approval paperwork?

If a maintenance/repair manual of a certified aircraft requires 3003-0 aluminum tube, then this can be used. It, like most raw materials, do not have an FAA approval, but meet material specifications, and this cert can be purchased. If required, the material cert must be ordered with the material, at the time of order.

Q: Can this tube be used as a brake line on an experimental aircraft?

This is commonly used in experimental brake applications.

Q: Which bender works best on versatube? For 90 degree bends specifically.

The Imperial 470-FH should work great, our part number is 12-01042.

Q: How do I order the 50 roll? When I put in 50 it prices by the foot.

This material is priced and sold by the foot. If you would like 50 feet, enter quantity as 50. If you would like 50 yards, enter quantity as 150.

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