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Christian Tremblay

Joined: 22 Aug 2008
Posts: 25
Location: Montreal

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 7:12 am Post subject: Extended Tank Range

Hi gang,



I ordered the Extended Tank Range (2 x 23 gal US)  threw CanZaq Aviation (Canada), and I would say that I am more than happy   by the QUALITY of the tanks (10/10). The thank had no waves deformation and they are accurate. Even with my best local welder, I cant find a better Job. 



First good surprise, the plan specified 0.025 material in 6061-T6, and the thanks were in 0.032. Secondo, the tank are coming with all fittings from the tank to the firewall. I don't ordered the complete kit, only the tank with fitting. It come with tube vent, fuel quality cap, fuel quality selector, electronic sensor and a gascolator, 1 inch. cork, fuel line and so on. The inventory is completed, no missing pieces, conform to plan.



I will post photography later on the photo archive forum. 



Conclusion : Its over my expectations and It's dont pay to do it yourself.



Tanks to Zenith and Mark Townson from CanZaq Aviation.

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Christian Tremblay - Montreal, Qc
A guy who build a CH640 from plan - SN0059
www.zodiac640.com

pilot4pay

Joined: 01 Jan 2007
Posts: 171
Location: Louisville, KY

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:47 am Post subject: Re: Extended Tank Range

I find it odd that they would have .025 spec'd in the plans and then make the tanks in .032. In a recent conversation with Tim, he told me they used .025 for tank construction.

Glad to hear you are happy with the product. .032 would definitely make for a stronger tank, and easier weld operation.

Still planning to build my own, since I bought .025 on Tim's recommendation that is what I'll use.

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Craig Smith
CH640 builder
SN: 0078

"Just think how stupid the average person is,
and then realize that half of them are even stupider!"
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Christian Tremblay

Joined: 22 Aug 2008
Posts: 25
Location: Montreal

Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:31 am Post subject: Re: Extended Tank Range

May be It's because they are bigger than standard tanks they made it in 0.032.

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Christian Tremblay - Montreal, Qc
A guy who build a CH640 from plan - SN0059
www.zodiac640.com

pilot4pay

Joined: 01 Jan 2007
Posts: 171
Location: Louisville, KY

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:11 am Post subject: Re: Extended Tank Range

Chris, could you please take some photographs of the tanks? I'm particularly interested in the sides and back. Thanks.

If you don't care to post them here you can e-mail them directly to me. I think you have my e-mail address already.

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Craig Smith
CH640 builder
SN: 0078

"Just think how stupid the average person is,
and then realize that half of them are even stupider!"
--George Carlin

Christian Tremblay

Joined: 22 Aug 2008
Posts: 25
Location: Montreal

Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:20 pm Post subject: Photo of Extended Tank Range

In attachement 6 photos of the tanks and all piece includes with the kit.



Christian

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All piece supplied with the tank : from tank to Firewall - including all fitting needed

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Christian Tremblay - Montreal, Qc
A guy who build a CH640 from plan - SN0059
www.zodiac640.com

pilot4pay

Joined: 01 Jan 2007
Posts: 171
Location: Louisville, KY

Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 1:32 pm Post subject: Extended Tank Range

Hey Chris, one more question, please. Is the top/nose/bottom and back skin

one continuous sheet of aluminum? That would make three pieces total for

shell construction.



C.S.

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Craig Smith
CH640 builder
SN: 0078

"Just think how stupid the average person is,
and then realize that half of them are even stupider!"
--George Carlin

Christian Tremblay

Joined: 22 Aug 2008
Posts: 25
Location: Montreal

Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:03 am Post subject: Re: Extended Tank Range

Yes the  bottom, up and back sides is a continuous form, one piece. You have also left and right side, this mean 3 pieces to weld. If you plan to do the tanks in 0.025, I suggest you an inside ribs with holes in bottom and top to let the gaz freely circulates. This inside rib will give more rigidness to the tank.



See you.



Christian

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Christian Tremblay - Montreal, Qc
A guy who build a CH640 from plan - SN0059
www.zodiac640.com

super58d

Joined: 15 Sep 2008
Posts: 52
Location: Savannah, GA

Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 3:21 am Post subject: Re: Extended Tank Range

Hey Chris,

 First off thanks for the posting the pics. They were great. I was wondering what type of fuel sending probes you were going to use. I want to install a flat panel like the Advanced flight systems one, and I'm not sure if it needs a specific type of fuel sending unit. I think the ones you have in your pictures are float type, not the capacitance type, right? Just wondering if you have done any research as to whether other types of sender units can be installed in these tanks. 

Thanks,

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Mark
s/n 094

My Build Site:
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pilot4pay

Joined: 01 Jan 2007
Posts: 171
Location: Louisville, KY

Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 4:50 am Post subject: Re: Extended Tank Range

Try the following link for just about everything you ever wanted to know about capacitive fuel senders. These guys make them right here in Michigan. I'll be using them in my aircraft.



http://airstuff.com/index.html



very educational website.

You'll want to find out for sure what your avionics needs before you order the probes. But you can order mounting flanges separately, that's what I have done, so I can procede with tank construction without having to decide on avionics installation.

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Craig Smith
CH640 builder
SN: 0078

"Just think how stupid the average person is,
and then realize that half of them are even stupider!"
--George Carlin

super58d

Joined: 15 Sep 2008
Posts: 52
Location: Savannah, GA

Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 2:58 am Post subject: Re: Extended Tank Range

Thanks Craig,

  Very neat site. It'll take me awhile to got through all the info they have there though. Lot of good stuff! I really like the mini power panel too. 

Mark

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pilot4pay

Joined: 01 Jan 2007
Posts: 171
Location: Louisville, KY

Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:12 am Post subject: Re: Extended Tank Range

Chris, I have yet another question. From the photographs, I see that the fuel float assy. is not installed. I'm guessing that the small welded panel on the side is the base for installing the the float assy?

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Craig Smith
CH640 builder
SN: 0078

"Just think how stupid the average person is,
and then realize that half of them are even stupider!"
--George Carlin

Christian Tremblay

Joined: 22 Aug 2008
Posts: 25
Location: Montreal

Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 6:54 pm Post subject: Re: Extended Tank Range

Hi Craig,



Your right, this small plate is for attaching the fuel sensor with 3/16 metal screw x 5/8 of an inch (24 tread). The hole was done with a 1 5/8 Dewalt hole drill cut off remover.  This plate is done with a square piece (3 x 3 inches) with a 0.125 piece of 6061-T6 welded to the tank skin. See photographies attached.



Christian

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Christian Tremblay - Montreal, Qc
A guy who build a CH640 from plan - SN0059
www.zodiac640.com

Christian Tremblay

Joined: 22 Aug 2008
Posts: 25
Location: Montreal

Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: Extended Tank Range

Additional info: 



Rectification it is not exactly metal screw that should  be used, but metal bolt with cross head for tightening with a screw driver tool. You should do hole with tread with a left hand tap tool.



Christian

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www.zodiac640.com

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