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hagargs(at)earthlink.net
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 Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 8:26 pm Post subject: XS Fuel Tank Photos A143 reply |
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Steve
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From: bill
Sent: Nov 11, 2013 3:43 PM
To: europa-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Europa-List: XS Fuel Tank
Thank you Nigel,
Having got the top off now I can see that the leak is at the shelf on
the front of the tank where it sits on the mount. It appears that the
fibreglass had bonded to the tank and with movement caused a fracture
due to the stress. Having looked at the tank now which is very deformed
and reducing capacity, I am sure a "metal" one will be much superior.
Fortunately there are some very good craftsman around here so
fabrication will not be a problem. Not sure we will get to the same
volume as you have but will certainly look for more than I have now.
Will send some pic,s when all done.
Regards
Sue and Bill Sisley
On 12/11/2013 8:55 a.m., nigel_graham(at)m-tecque.co.uk wrote:
| Quote: | Hello Bill,
I'm a bit late getting back on this one but as others have said, I
built a tank out of 5251 quarter-hard magnesium alloy.
It weighs 7850 grams and has a capacity of 110 litres.
I incorporated internal baffles, and breathers with proper AN fittings
to accommodate alloy pipework. It is also fitted with a full length
capacitive probe and four solid-state optical fuel level sensors.
http://www.europaowners.org/main.php?g2_itemId=28719
The only advice I would offer is: allow yourself a long time to make and perfect your cardboard templates - the fuselage is partly conical in section so the development will be an interesting shape. Choose a welder based on his ability to weld alloy and don't fall into the trap I did of restricting yourself to a CAA approved welder whose self-belief exceeded his ability!
Nigel
On 08/11/2013 21:37, bill wrote:
> --> Europa-List message posted by: bill
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> After 1100hrs I have suffered a failed fuel tank on my XS Mono. Not
> sure exactly where the fault is other than it is high up on the tank.
> Will know more when I get it out.
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> My question to the forum is, has anyone tried fabricating a metal
> (aluminium) tank rather than using the Polyethylene plastic one as
> supplied with the kit. If so, were you able to obtain the same volume
> and any other advice you may be able to offer.
>
> Many thanks
> XS Mono
> Kit 456
> 914 and Airmaster
> 1100hrs
> Sue and Bill Sisley
>
>
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Fred Klein
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Steve...I like your thinking regarding your design for an aluminum fuel tank, but I'm a little confused by the small tank with the large filler at the top. Was this some sort of a trial?...or is it a companion to the large tank?
Fred
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