Hi! Guys
Just will put my voice in here..... the process of advance filling of the
tank was to swell it chemically ,not due to weight.
I was given to understand that the tanks are now of a modified material
which doesn't swell to any major degree.
Don't weight the tank during installation otherwise it will be too low and
restrict the wing spa access.
Check with Europa for finite instructions.
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG Kit 337 Europa MK I /Jabiru 3300
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa@post.aviators.net
Subject: Re: Fuel tank installation
In the early days it used to be the reccommended procedure to fill the tank
with a fuel mix (avgas/unleaded and auto leaded fuel) to swell the tank
prior to installation, however I believe that Europa have since changed the
tank material and this may no longer be necessary.
It would be advisable that you contact Europa in the UK and ask them the
question (please note all builder queries are now handled from their UK
base).
If you e-mail neville@europa-aircraft.com or andy@europa-aircraft.com they
will let you have the answer.
When posting to this forum it is always worth sending a CC to the factory if
you have a builder query or are unsure on how to proceed. It is much easier
(and less expensive) to correct a mistake before you make it than it is
afterwards.
As far as filling the tank to weight it down I have never come accross this
practice, nor believe it would be necessary.
Carl Pattinson
G-LABS
----- Original Message -----
From: DJA727@aol.com
Subject: Fuel tank installation
I have a quick question:
I remember reading about the tank swelling and needing to be filled for
weeks before installation. Does that need to be done? Does it need to be
filled with a liquid - i.e. water - for the weight on it for that time? Does
it need to be filled with fuel? I am getting closer to that part of the
builder's manual.
Dave Anderson
Gardnerville, NV
A227 - monowheel motorglider
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