The economics of replacing these tanks is much of the problem. It costs enough to remove and reinstall the tank that few people want to do it simply to change tank types. Once it needs to be repaired or replaced anyway, then we get to the possible costs of the replacement tank.
If I had to take my tank out for a repair, I would seriously consider spending $800-$1,000 for a Kevlar or other indestructible tank instead of paying $400 for just the repairs on an aluminum one. I can't afford even that but I try to go extra for safety. Nelson wrote: > > I do not own an Ercoupe yet, so I have no idea what shape the header tank > has. If someone still has a bad header tank that has been removed, please > consider sending it to me. I will take it to Universal Plastics, and some > of the other plastic manufacturing firms, and see what it would cost to have > some plastic replacement tanks made. UP makes tanks for cruise missles and > drones, and several other plastic items for the aerospace industry. I think > that would be the cheapest solution to the problem, but if you guys want > welded aluminum, spun aluminum, aramid fiber (kevlar), fiberglass, or carbon > fiber, I can get estimates on those as well. I don't expect anything other > than plastic to be affordable. Prices here in Huntsville, AL, are pretty > high due to all of the aerospace industries with big pocketbooks. > Someone else will have to worry about the STC, though. I don't have time > for the paperwork. > > Rick Nelson -- Ed Burkhead Peoria, Ill. Ercoupe N3802H, 415-D
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