An excellent idea that will pay dividends at least every annual. If your
> fuel tank is an integral part of the front deck your attachment to the
> fuselage will need to be fairly significant. If it is separate like
> mine, the piano hinges should suffice. My front deck is removable from
> the top longerons upward. The outer skin comes down and overlaps the
> side of the top longerons and I have four screws in each side to hold it
> in place. If you are interested let me know and I will send some pics.
>
> Stephen Teate
> Paradise, Texas
Could I have a copy of your tank mount as well.My front deck /tank
with baffles, fuel sender, finger strainer, vent , cap etc etc is about 15
lbs, how is this for weight? Some
of the locals tell me that they have a tank and front deck weighing about 7
lbs??? I used 1/2 inch foam with two layers of
6 ounce cloth inside and out, with two inch tape along all inside and
outside joins, its about 55 litres capacity, they tell me 1) Its as strong
as an ox, 2) One layer of cloth inside and out would have done, only
disadvantage to this arrangement is not much access to the rear of the fire
wall for engine mount inspections. I looked at Summit tanks but was not sure
how to fit them, I think a ply front deck and separate header tank such as a
Summit tank would be lighter than my 15 lbs, any advice?? It was also a very
good exercise in learning how to fibreglass.
Chris Johnston
North Richmond
NSW Australia
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