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cjhukill(at)cox.net
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 Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:01 am Post subject: extended range tank |
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I've designed and built a tank that goes behind the rear seats and hold 20 gallons. It installs and removes in minutes thru the baggage door. I requires under floor mods for attaching to the floor, so is best done before closing the baggage floor out. If interested in pictures contact me by email.
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AirMike
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| Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 8:13 am Post subject: Extended range tank/s |
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Looks like a very well made tank. Are they using .050 aluminum or thicker? Also does it contain any baffles.
I was thinking that a gravity feed might be a good way to go. Obviously it has a risk of leakage and fire which is a big deal, but for occasional use and simplicity it cannot be beat. Turn a spigot and it empties into the main tank by gravity. Have a stopcock at the tank and next to the pilot.
Also how big does a tank need to be to need baffles inside. I figure with a partial tank in turbulence that the sloshing could induce some uncomfortable motion. Just wondering.
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| Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:39 am Post subject: extended range tank |
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The tank structure is honeycomb sheet. It pins together on the sides and breaks down to flat sheets for storage. The bladder is supported inside the tank by heavy duty cords, which is pretty standard.
I don't know if there are baffles inside the bladder. The volume is pretty compact so I don't think sloshing would be much of an issue even without any baffles.
I'd put a small Facet-type transfer pump that still allows gravity feed and T it into one of the mains with the valves you mentioned.
Dave Saylor
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140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-9141 Shop
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On Sun, Feb 12, 2012 at 8:13 AM, AirMike <Mikeabel(at)pacbell.net (Mikeabel(at)pacbell.net)> wrote:
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Looks like a very well made tank. Are they using .050 aluminum or thicker? Also does it contain any baffles.
I was thinking that a gravity feed might be a good way to go. Obviously it has a risk of leakage and fire which is a big deal, but for occasional use and simplicity it cannot be beat. Turn a spigot and it empties into the main tank by gravity. Have a stopcock at the tank and next to the pilot.
Also how big does a tank need to be to need baffles inside. I figure with a partial tank in turbulence that the sloshing could induce some uncomfortable motion. Just wondering.
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jesse(at)saintaviation.co
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| Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 5:21 am Post subject: extended range tank |
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The standard Van's fuel valve does have a 3rd position that could be used for the aux tank. We have done this with a ferry tank in the past, which was also a 20 gallon bladder in the baggage compartment in a box.
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Jesse Saint
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On Feb 12, 2012, at 11:13 AM, AirMike wrote:
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Looks like a very well made tank. Are they using .050 aluminum or thicker? Also does it contain any baffles.
I was thinking that a gravity feed might be a good way to go. Obviously it has a risk of leakage and fire which is a big deal, but for occasional use and simplicity it cannot be beat. Turn a spigot and it empties into the main tank by gravity. Have a stopcock at the tank and next to the pilot.
Also how big does a tank need to be to need baffles inside. I figure with a partial tank in turbulence that the sloshing could induce some uncomfortable motion. Just wondering.
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Q/B - flying 2 yrs.
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