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brinker(at)suddenlink.net
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 Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 11:52 am Post subject: HEADER TANK |
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Does a RV10 require a header tank for the fuel system ? I am not
building one but was told any high horse power plane needs one to keep the
fuel flow going. Otherwise it can bestarved for fuel in un-coordinated or
unusual flight.
Sorry I forgot to change the subject last time.
Randy
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rvbuilder(at)sausen.net
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| Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 12:11 pm Post subject: HEADER TANK |
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Haven't heard of anyone putting one in yet.
Michael
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brinker(at)suddenlink.net
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| Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 12:57 pm Post subject: HEADER TANK |
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Hi Steve, I am building a high wing Aerocomp C6 with IO540
300hp. Where can I go to get an understanding of the difference between high
and low wing fuel systems ? I contacted Aerocomp, they claim they have built
them both ways, they don't require a header and have had good luck without
one. Although I was told it is possible to be fuel starved without one, but
other planes suffer the same problem. Kinda a catch 22.
Randy
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tlc2(at)telus.net
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| Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 3:23 am Post subject: HEADER TANK |
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Shortcoming of the low wing is the fuel must be coaxed to defy gravity
Some low wings have header tanks, but usually a high wing gravity set up.
The older low wing gravity feed set ups, use a fuel tank situated between
the instrument panel and the firewall, which acts as a big header......
Header tanks put the fuel in the fuselage & to some, 'on a bad day' becomes
a religious experience.
Mechanical fuel pump w/ electric back up & some good dead stick skills 
Tim
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Dave(at)AirCraftersLLC.co
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| Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 11:13 am Post subject: HEADER TANK |
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One of sthe best header tank systems I've seen in a high wing is like a
GlaStar uses: tubular cans in each line below the wing root and above the
fuel pump.
do not archive
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters LLC
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA
831-722-9141
831-750-0284 CL
www.AirCraftersLLC.com
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brinker(at)suddenlink.net
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| Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 2:00 pm Post subject: HEADER TANK |
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I have contacted Glasair aviation for more info on their system.
Is there a Glastar group on the internet or a site that may have info on the
fuel system ?
Thanks Randy
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jjessen
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| Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 2:38 pm Post subject: HEADER TANK |
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glastar.org
just search "glastar header tank" and you'll get a bunch of hits.
John J
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tlc2(at)telus.net
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| Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 3:55 pm Post subject: HEADER TANK |
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Below info from Gary, whom had a Custom made Crash resistant racecar type fuel cell from below contacts......Don't know if size would be an issue for a smaller header jpeg attached of his tank>>>
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