firestar503(at)yahoo.com
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 Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 6:39 pm Post subject: Adding additional fuel tanks in the jump seat area |
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Hi Gang,
My Firestar II has been flying for years with two 5 gallon tanks in the standard
rear position and two additional 5 gallon tanks in the jump seat area. The two
tanks in the rear area feed out of the bottom in series so the rear most tank
empties first. The two tanks forward which feed out of their tops are in a
custom aluminum box. The box mounts with four bolts and there is a quick
disconnect on the fuel line coming out of the box so it can be removed quickly
for a passenger. It is also secured by the rear seat belt. Another quick
disconnect is in-line between the two tanks in the box so on short trips only
one tank need be filled. The whole setup is controlled by an A-B valve mounted
within reach in-flight so fuel can be taken from the front or the rear at will.
The standard pulse fuel pump handles the system nicely and weight and balance is
manageable for a 150 # pilot.
I do not have any readily available pictures but if anyone is interested in the
setup some could be posted.
Jon L
Minnesota
N503KF
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