We >order a tanker load at a time, around 7,500 gallons or so. That limit >is based upon highway weight restrictions and temperature of the fuel. >In Michigan we might be able to order over 30,000 gallons brought by one >truck. due to the higher allowed highway weights. > >Kevin +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
30,000 gal seems a bit high for any state to allow. You're looking at 180,000 pounds of fuel ! Generally, 80,000 pounds gross is the highway limit. With the rig (semi tanker) at 27 to 30K that leaves you with the 7500 gal +/- capacity, depending on temp and load balance. You have to distribute the weight correctly across all axles. Anyway, if I weren't paying $1.70 for auto fuel at the local service station, I'd be throttling back to 2300 or 2400 rpm when I'm flying. Now I open the throttle for takeoff and pull it back to land. :-) I managed to get in a full days work on the KR annual yesterday and I'm about half finished. Tires rotated, brakes and gear inspected and serviced, tailwheel inspected and serviced, one wing cleaned and inspected, belly and speed brake cleaned and inspected, all lights cleaned and inspected. I had just changed oil and filter and had the prop off to rotate one bolt hole so I'm marking those items off the list. Fuselage interior (full length), left wing, and engine should finish it up. Larry Flesner
