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                           Beech-List Digest Archive
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                     Total Messages Posted Tue 06/17/03: 2
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     1. 04:29 AM - Re: Tip Tanks  (BobsV35B@aol.com)
     2. 02:11 PM - Fiberglass Tip-Tanks  (Bob Christensen)
 
 
 
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Time: 04:29:58 AM PST US
From: BobsV35B@aol.com
Subject: Re: Beech-List: Tip Tanks

--> Beech-List message posted by: BobsV35B@aol.com

In a message dated 6/16/03 10:16:20 PM Central Daylight Time, 
bchriste@wecon.com writes:

> We need to replace the "sump drains" as the current ones do not flow
> very well.  Any ideas who support these tanks on where we can get parts
> and instructions on proper replacement procedures.  
> 
> We also need new "stoppers"for the "filler holes".
> 
> Thanks,
> Bob Christensen
> 

Good Morning Bob,

I haven't checked the STC number, but those are most likely tip tanks made by 
the Flight Extenders Company.

That STC is now held by Beryl D'Shannon.  It is the one on which their whole 
line of tip tanks has been based and is supported by them.

The drain valves should be stock items available at any supplier.  Chief, 
Aircraft Spruce or whatever.

Do your's have the expandable thermos bottle style of fill hole stoppers?

Those are probably available from BDS, but they are really just an oil filler 
stopper often used on large trucks and stationary diesel engines.  Our oldest 
son has that style cap on his early BDS tanks.  If you need a source for 
those style caps, I am sure he will supply it as soon as he reads your message.

In any case, BDS should be able to advise you of what you need.

Happy Skies,

Old Bob






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Time: 02:11:07 PM PST US
From: "Bob Christensen" <BCHRISTE@wecon.com>
Subject: Beech-List: Fiberglass Tip-Tanks

--> Beech-List message posted by: "Bob Christensen" <BCHRISTE@wecon.com>

Hi Again - another question:

Does anyone have experience removing and/or replacing the "sump drains"
for "older" (Late 60s / Early 70's vintage) fiberglass tip-tanks?  I'm
not sure what the brand name was but the STC SA153EA (or SA283EA) is
currently held by D'Shannon.

Thanks,
Bob Christensen