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                           Allegro-List Digest Archive
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                     Total Messages Posted Sun 04/02/06: 3
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Today's Message Index:
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     1. 03:19 AM - Re: Allegro 2000 Wing Tanks  (Dave Grosvenor - DreamWings)
     2. 08:34 AM - Re: Checking/adjusting air pressure in tires  (Airgriff2@aol.com)
     3. 11:44 AM - Largest European Kit Plane - Final assembly video  (Thom Riddle)
 
 
 
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Time: 03:19:01 AM PST US
From: "Dave Grosvenor - DreamWings" <dave@dreamwings.co.za>
Subject: Re: Allegro-List: Allegro 2000 Wing Tanks

--> Allegro-List message posted by: "Dave Grosvenor - DreamWings" <dave@dreamwings.co.za>

The tanks are made up of two 4 ft lengths of ali tube, welded end to end, 
with a cap on each end.  No longitudinal seam so only 3 welds that could 
develope leaks, other than where the outlet and breather tubes are welded on 
the root cap.

Dave Grosvenor
Durban, South Africa
www.dreamwings.co.za


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Thom Riddle <jtriddle@adelphia.net>
> Subject: Re: Allegro-List: Allegro 2000 Wing Tanks
>
> --> Allegro-List message posted by: Thom Riddle <jtriddle@adelphia.net>
>
> I have not seen the Aluminum tanks. How are they constructed? Are they
> aluminum tubes with caps welded in place?
>
> The reason I ask, is that on my experimental Titan Tornado, the
> home-built aluminum tank started leaking after a few years at one of
> the weld seams. This can happen from vibration. I repaired the leak
> with Pro-Seal which is very messy to use but really works great. It is
> a two part paste and the area to be sealed must be cleaned thoroughly
> with acetone or MEK. It has to set up for about 48 hours if my memory
> is correct but it works like a charm.
>
> So if the new aluminum tanks develop leaks later (may not) this
> Pro-Seal stuff is a great fix.
>
> Thom in Buffalo


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Time: 08:34:23 AM PST US
From: Airgriff2@aol.com
Subject: Re: Allegro-List: Checking/adjusting air pressure in tires

Hi Tom and gang,  We have the wheel pants on our Allegro and check the 
pressure by rolling the aircraft for and aft to access the stem lying on the ground.

Also remember , as part of your preflight, there are red paint marks on the 
wheel and rim to indicate if there has been any movement of the tire which can

damage the tube valve. Glad to see the US importer of the Allegro helping you 
out in regards to the key blanks and your tube. We have found Doug and Betty 
Hemstead to be two of the nicest people and will do most anything to assist 
dealers and owners on this side of the pond. Now that the weather has broken here

in upstate NY, we are flying our Allegro 2 or 3 times a week.
Fly Safe
Bob Griffin


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Time: 11:44:19 AM PST US
Subject: Allegro-List: Largest European Kit Plane - Final assembly video
From: "Thom Riddle" <jtriddle@adelphia.net>

--> Allegro-List message posted by: "Thom Riddle" <jtriddle@adelphia.net>

Not directly Allegro related but should be of interest anyway.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3046542226114078023

Thom in Buffalo


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