G/F Alon S/N149 wrote: > > Coupe owners have two options when it comes to their fuel system. [1] They > can continue with the existing 3-tank system and make the necessary repairs, > or [2] You can install the 2-15-gal wing tanks. > It is not possible for anyone to convince those who are happy with their > 3-tank system to change. My only comment that cannot be disputed is, "If > the 3-tank system were designed into any production airplane today, the FAA > would not approve it." > I installed the two wing tanks in my Alon because of leaks in the system. > The amount of work required to remove the header tank was enough for me to > say, "That 30 year-old tank is NOT going back in! I made the choice on my > own. I have NEVER regretted it. And I would do it again in a heartbeat! > To those who are happy and content with their original system, I do not > have a problem with your decision. It does work, and that appears to satisfy > your needs. So why change it? The choice becomes and individual decision. > Hopefully, this does not escilate into a raging fire that I have seen on > this wonderful chat system. > George Frebert > > ________________________________________________________________ > Get FREE voicemail, fax and email at http://voicemail.excite.com > Talk online at http://voicechat.excite.com
Hi all,
My present 3 tank system in my 415C will already outlast my
bladder, so
I wouldn't change just for the sake of carrying more fuel.
I don't have any leakage, so far, from any of my tanks and if I do
at a
later date I don't have anything electrical mounted below it.
I'm not made of money, so I wouldn't change it just for the sake
of
'updating' it to something new.
So, I guess I'll just leave mine like it is for the next 53 years
also,
unless it gives me trouble in the future. If so, I'll decide at that
time what to do about it.
Bob Saville
N3396H 415C
Eugene, OR
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