Pietenpol-List: fuel tank/centre wing

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Jan 03, 2010 11:15 am

Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
Happy New YearWe are preparing to pursue building our fuel tank, and need some input fromour experienced mentors.Fibreglass versus aluminum. Looking for minimum weight, maximum fuelcapacity and trouble free drain and fill connections when finished.What thickness have other builders used in making either style?May 2010 be a Year of safe flying/building and Blue Skies for allcaptmarcus(at)sympatico.ca________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Jan 03, 2010 12:20 pm

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
I used .050" 5052 H32 Aluminum, riveted together, then TIG welded along allseams and over each rivet.Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC _____

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Jan 03, 2010 4:07 pm

Original Posted By: Michael Perez

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Jan 03, 2010 11:09 pm

Original Posted By: Jack Phillips
NX18235 also has a TIG welded aluminum tank. No worries with any kind of fuel and fittings are rock solid when welded in place.Greg Cardinal ----- Original Message -----

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