peterz(at)zutrasoft.com
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 Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 2:23 pm Post subject: Roland Schmit Europa. Fuel Tank Debacle. |
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Potential weld leaks/cracks over time (aluminum welding is prone to cracking as it is difficult to properly anneal from my limited understanding)
Fwiw,
Cheers,
Pete
| Quote: | On Aug 6, 2018, at 4:03 PM, Roland <schmidtroland(at)web.de> wrote:
But what is the actual disadvantage of the aluminium tank other than its higher price? The tank of Bill Sisley is narrower than the original tank but taller, hence should fit into place more easily than the original tank even without the necessity to cut the door sill. If I avoid to go through the same debacle after 17 years again I'll happily accept a higher price for the aluminium tank.And I'd have 17 litres more fuel at my disposal which comes handy for trip planning, especially to avoid leaded Avgas.
My only concern so far is, that a metal tank might be more prone to condensation which I mostly can avoid when filling the tank full after flying.
According to Bill Sisley the weight penalty for the 85 l tank is about 1 kg compared to the original Europa tank.
So on the negative side I only see condensation maybe more likely (?), a higher price (how much is the original Europa tank - Bill talked about 800 EUR for the aluminium tank in 2014) and a higher weight of about 1 kg.
The biggest advantage of the aluminium tank is in my opinion, that it is an ultimate fix of a weak point.
Anyway - thank you for your thoughts!
Regards
Roland
XS TG 914
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