Mike,
Ken had long range tanks, which could have been installed at the time of
the
crash. Here is a description of the tanks, which he posted about a year
ago:
The tanks are 6 gal. Evinrude Johnson "Duratank" from the local boat
dealer.
I use quick disconnect fittings from Europa and the pump is Facet 40105
from
Aircraft Spruce. The tanks are strapped to the wing tie bar for
restraint.
I last saw Ken's airplane in his garage about a year ago, not long after
his
return from a long trip, and the tanks were in the airplane at that
time.
Whether he left them there at all times, I don't know, nor can I comment
on
the crash worthiness of the tie-downs he used to hold them in place. I
am
only suggesting that the fire in this accident might not be
representative
of what is likely to happen to other Europas in a similar crash.
(Third-hand accounts I have heard of the accident say that the impact
was
nearly vertical.)
Dave DeFord
N135TD
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On Behalf Of DuaneFamly@aol.com
.... What bothers my wife so much is the post crash fire from what has
always been reported as a virtually non-destructible fuel tank.
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