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 Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:28 pm Post subject: Jae::::RE: Extra fuel |
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What are you using for a rear seat tank?
| Quote: | Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:42:05 -0700
From: jc-matronics_rv10@jline.com
To: rv10-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Extra fuel
--> RV10-List message posted by: Jae Chang <jc-matronics_rv10@jline.com>
I got tired of flying solo and looking at all the empty space. I decided
to use the extra space and put a 32 gal aux fuel tank secured in a rear
passenger seat. I can remove or install it empty in about 10 mins. Once
you fly with the extra fuel, you will never ever want to go back! I was
able to fly SFO to Kansas to JYO in 15 hours total time or in 13 hours
of air time. I had some delays on my one planned fuel stop (actually
ended up being 2 because an FBO was closed), so i know i can do even
better next time. Even on shorter flights, it is nice not worrying about
getting fuel all the time.
My only disappointment is knowing that Van will never consider
engineering an extra fuel option. I would do that mod in a heartbeat!
Also, i considered keeping the extra fuel in the baggage compartment,
but i think the rear seat is better. Access to the baggage area is more
difficult for installing and removing. Also, it is potentially harder to
add fuel in the baggage area. I can easily add fuel if i want through
the big doors without much effort.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:19 am Post subject: Jae::::RE: Extra fuel |
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On 6/25/2014 8:27 PM, Danny Riggs wrote:
This is the fuel cell. KISS principle applies here.
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=96010
I don't have any good photos actually but nothing special. I started
with the thread above but bent my own tubing. I built a frame out of
wood (for now) for the tank to sit on and to secure it to. It's secured
into the airframe reusing the rear seat hinge and a couple of the
existing #8 screws around the seat area. Plumbed into the extra port on
stock vans valve. I used quick disconnects for all connections including
the external vent which is a must. I used extra plastic tubing to vent
to the wing root area similar to the main vent.
There are certainly many variations. However, even this simplest of
methods has worked out well. The one change i am contemplating is
converting the tank to a bottom outlet to minimize potential vapor
issues with the top draw.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:28 am Post subject: Jae::::RE: Extra fuel |
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Thanks Jae!
I'm the RV10 builder you met on the shuttle bus from KAVX to Avalon harbor a couple of years ago. Dan Riggs
| Quote: | Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 09:18:26 -0700
From: jc-matronics_rv10@jline.com
To: rv10-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Jae::::RE: RV10-List: Extra fuel
--> RV10-List message posted by: Jae Chang <jc-matronics_rv10@jline.com>
On 6/25/2014 8:27 PM, Danny Riggs wrote:
> What are you using for a rear seat tank?
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http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance-Products/555/15505/10002/-1?parentProductId=837886
This is the fuel cell. KISS principle applies here.
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=96010
I don't have any good photos actually but nothing special. I started
with the thread above but bent my own tubing. I built a frame out of
wood (for now) for the tank to sit on and to secure it to. It's secured
into the airframe reusing the rear seat hinge and a couple of the
existing #8 screws around the seat area. Plumbed into the extra port on
stock vans valve. I used quick disconnects for all connections including
the external vent which is a must. I used extra plastic tubing to vent
to the wing root area similar to the main vent.
There are certainly many variations. However, even this simplest of
methods has worked out well. The one change i am contemplating is
converting the tank to a bottom outlet to minimize potential vapor
issues with the top draw.
--
#40533 RV-10
First flight 10/19/2011
Phase 1 Done 11/26/2011
do not archive
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