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Forum: Fuel Systems Topic: Droptank experience? |
| dondday |
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Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 6:39 pm
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| ... of baggage he can carry. He has asked me to build him a couple of drop tanks and we're looking at options. My Thorp, a wide body, Sunderland wings holds 16 1/2 gallons ... |
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Forum: Fuel Systems Topic: Droptank experience? |
| hjubm2 |
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Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2017 8:13 pm
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| ... it was 5 Gal's + the tank and hardware 36 - 38 LB's ??? Phil 118BC The tanks I have which the previous owner built hold approx 20L (5.3 gal). If ... baggage compartment isn't really an option. My military experience with drops tanks leads me to strongly believe they are a poor option. We ALWAYS ... |
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Forum: Fuel Systems Topic: Droptank experience? |
| James Grahn |
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Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2017 8:12 am
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| My military experience with drops tanks leads me to strongly believe they are a poor option. We ALWAYS had restrictions placed on us when drop ... |
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Forum: Fuel Systems Topic: Droptank experience? |
| hjubm2 |
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Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 10:10 pm
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| ... to search as much information as I can on peoples experience with the drop tanks but so far haven't come up with enough to answer my questions either way about the long ... |
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Forum: Fuel Systems Topic: Droptank experience? |
| Rich Brazell |
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Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 9:58 pm
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Go to page 5 and there is a brief discussion on drop tanks . I know there is more info on this subject that has been posted in the past , but a Dingo ate my mouse and I can't find it ?  I vote for the larger main tank . 
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Forum: Fuel Systems Topic: Droptank experience? |
| hjubm2 |
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Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:01 pm
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| Quick question for the people running external drop tanks. Have you noticed any problems running them? Looking for information on things like increased ... |
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Forum: Fuel Systems Topic: External fuel tanks |
| leewwalton |
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Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 9:22 am
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| Don, Your friend is still 100% able to make a set of tanks .. the mounting is clearly outlined in the post listed above. As far as ... specs .. there really never were any. Tom Hunter modeled them after an F-86 drop tank .. he admittedly did it because he thought it would look cool .. not ... |
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Forum: Fuel Systems Topic: Fuel line routing |
| Jeff J |
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 10:10 am
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Replies: 47
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| ... amount but I chose to change to a different style. I couldn't find any drop in options I liked that would fit until I started searching for fuel tank components geared toward people building tanks but before I actually placed an order I realized I had the fix out in the ... |
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Forum: Powerplant Topic: Carb or Injection |
| SHIPCHIEF |
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Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2016 11:44 pm
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| ... holes in the cowl bottom. I am very interested in Tom Hunter "drop Tanks" that don't drop. Install a Trusty Tail Wheel Spring, I like "Flyboy Accessories" ... |
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Forum: Magazine Articles/Videos Topic: Fuel cap question |
| Ryan Allen |
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Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 3:15 pm
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| ... fit fuel caps (aircraft spruce pn 05-01006) in my header and wings tanks. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/retrofitfc3.php the ... over from my panel build. This ring allows the retro fit fuel cap to drop into the 2" hole of the ring and the ring's outer diameter sits ... |
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Forum: In the Air Topic: Thorp Speed Tips From Tom Hunter |
| leewwalton |
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Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2013 10:45 am
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| ... fiberglass. 3. Air scoop for an injected 0-290. 320 or 360 Lycoming. 4. Drop tanks to extend your range with an additional 10 gals of fuel. See Vimeo video: http://vimeo.com/2985919 ... |
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Forum: Fuel Systems Topic: Tank for sale. |
| leewwalton |
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Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:10 pm
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| Those drop tanks are foam and fiberglass .. Not aluminum. |
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Forum: Fuel Systems Topic: Tank for sale. |
| Rich Brazell |
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Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 6:55 pm
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My main concern would be after TO, Engine failure and have to put the AC down in the weeds with full fuel in those "drop tanks ." If the gear folds you might have a problem with a ruptured external tank . BOOM !
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Forum: Fuel Systems Topic: Tank for sale. |
| leewwalton |
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Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 6:26 pm
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| Ill put in a few cents here. I agree, the least of the options is the drop tank idea. That being said, were not taking about an F4 or an F18 where ... carrying 2/3 the capacity of the main on the wings. Each of those drop tanks carry 5.5 gallons (ok close to 6) I used to run each down and feel ... |
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Forum: Fuel Systems Topic: Tank for sale. |
| Rich Brazell |
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Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:13 pm
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Replies: 49
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| ... . I just like the idea of a larger main tank as opposed to the wing/drop tanks . ;) RB O:-) |
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