Hello Bill,
I'm a bit late getting back on this one but as others have said, I built
a tank out of 5251 quarter-hard magnesium alloy.
It weighs 7850 grams and has a capacity of 110 litres.
I incorporated internal baffles, and breathers with proper AN fittings
to accommodate alloy pipework. It is also fitted with a full length
capacitive probe and four solid-state optical fuel level sensors.
http://www.europaowners.org/main.php?g2_itemId=28719
The only advice I would offer is: allow yourself a long time to make and perfect
your cardboard templates - the fuselage is partly conical in section so the
development will be an interesting shape. Choose a welder based on his ability
to weld alloy and don't fall into the trap I did of restricting yourself to a
CAA approved welder whose self-belief exceeded his ability!
Nigel
On 08/11/2013 21:37, bill wrote:
>
> After 1100hrs I have suffered a failed fuel tank on my XS Mono. Not
> sure exactly where the fault is other than it is high up on the tank.
> Will know more when I get it out.
>
> My question to the forum is, has anyone tried fabricating a metal
> (aluminium) tank rather than using the Polyethylene plastic one as
> supplied with the kit. If so, were you able to obtain the same volume
> and any other advice you may be able to offer.
>
> Many thanks
> XS Mono
> Kit 456
> 914 and Airmaster
> 1100hrs
>
>
> Sue and Bill Sisley
>
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