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1. 06:38 AM - Re: Extra fuel tank (kevino)
2. 10:54 AM - Re: Re: Extra fuel tank (Carl Froehlich)
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| Subject: | Re: Extra fuel tank |
I have an 18 gal metal tank in baggage comp. plumb it directly into and and air
four way valve. Use while enroute
Wt and bal is good. Helps with forward cg. Am very pleased with it. Weighs about
15#. Had a local fabricator build it for me. Obviously cannot use with four
people in ac.
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| Subject: | Re: Extra fuel tank |
While I don't see any need for an extra fuel tank for my needs, I can see
someone wanting a ferry tank.
My neighbor is the guy who now owns the world record for single engine
non-stop endurance, Guam to Jacksonville. He did it in a Lancair 4. I
watched him make the five or so ferry tanks that fit exactly into each
available space inside the airplane. All tanks were made of carbon fiber
and are exceptionally light.
If I ever want a ferry tank I'd go the same way he did. I suspect I'd build
them to fit in the rear seat passenger foot wells, then perhaps another tank
going across the top of those two tanks and extending over the rear seat
deck. This would help with W&B and as there would be no rear passengers
with all this added fuel weight taking up the passenger space is not an
issue.
Carl
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Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2013 9:38 AM
Subject: RV10-List: Re: Extra fuel tank
I have an 18 gal metal tank in baggage comp. plumb it directly into and and
air four way valve. Use while enroute Wt and bal is good. Helps with forward
cg. Am very pleased with it. Weighs about 15#. Had a local fabricator build
it for me. Obviously cannot use with four people in ac.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=412630#412630
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