---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith640-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 02/15/11: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:04 AM - Re: Fuel Tanks (super58d) 2. 12:04 PM - Re: Fuel Tanks (steveadams) 3. 05:03 PM - Re: Fuel Tanks (super58d) 4. 05:46 PM - Re: Fuel Tanks (pilot4pay) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:04:09 AM PST US Subject: Zenith640-List: Re: Fuel Tanks From: "super58d" Thanks for the pics and info guys. That does help. I'm not sure why they call this a 51% kit. I seem to be doing a lot of planning and engineering on my own! Anyway, I updated my signature block to include my Kitlog page. That's all i have as far as a website and pictures right now. Maybe I can start my own website or a CH-640 webring in the future, I just have too many other things going on right now. Thanks again for the prompt replies. -------- Mark s/n 094 My Build Site: http://www.mykitlog.com/stephen363/ Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=331116#331116 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 12:04:52 PM PST US Subject: Zenith640-List: Re: Fuel Tanks From: "steveadams" One thing to remember is that the tank is isolated from the airframe electrically. The plans show a tab welded on the tank to connect a grounding strap to the spar. My tank did not come with the tab so I had to have one welded on. I guess the filler cap likely grounds the tank to the skins, but I would make sure you do something to ensure a good ground if your tanks did not come with the tab. Steve Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=331145#331145 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:03:20 PM PST US Subject: Zenith640-List: Re: Fuel Tanks From: "super58d" Thanks Steve, I did stumble across a factory pic of that grounding attachment while browsing the disk luckily. It made me start thinking of all the little things that aren't mentioned in the IPLs... I found back in the miscellaneous section that all the grounding straps are for an IFR equipped aircraft. Day VFR shouldn't need them all. Mine will be for IFR, so I will need them. Static wicks too. -------- Mark s/n 094 My Build Site: http://www.mykitlog.com/stephen363/ Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=331182#331182 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 05:46:17 PM PST US Subject: Zenith640-List: Re: Fuel Tanks From: "pilot4pay" Mark, I think you and I are probably about the same state of build (you're probably a bit ahead with wings). I can make you a set of grounding straps. I have a roll of braided plated ribbon. I'll be flying IFR as well. What state of kit have you purchased? As soon as things warm up a bit, I'll be steady in the shop. I have a sheet metal roller, English wheel, TIG, MIG, torch, Smithy lathe/mill. Let's try to pool some resources. Once you set up to make some things, the tough part is over. -------- Craig Smith CH640 builder SN: 0078 "Just think how stupid the average person is, and then realize that half of them are even stupider!" --George Carlin Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=331183#331183 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message zenith640-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Zenith640-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/zenith640-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/zenith640-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.