Fuel Tank Refurb

NealRomeoGolf

NealRomeoGolf

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I bought my plane already knowing it had a weeping inboard tank. I called up Hartwig to get some info. Was a bit shocked they said it would be 10 weeks. I know it's a lot of rivets, but still. Any pireps on Hartwig or going with someone else?

Anyone want to lend me their plane while I am without one for 3 months this winter? :(
 
Rivets?? no bag??
 
At least it’s winter you’ll be missing and not summer?
 
If I can get one bought, I'll come take you for a ride.

Mental note......make sure fuel tanks don't leak when inspecting plane.....
 
Jim K said:
If I can get one bought, I'll come take you for a ride.

Mental note......make sure fuel tanks don't leak when inspecting plane.....
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I am starting my list of things I can get done while plane is down. Install Tanis heater, maybe reupholster seats, mag maintenance, replace hoses, etc....
 
NealRomeoGolf said:
Piper wing Tom. All aluminum. No bags.
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Then what are you sealing?
As I read this, pulling the tank is the easy part. most it is simply a job to determine what is leaking, most commonly an old hose.
 
Tom-D said:
Then what are you sealing?
As I read this, pulling the tank is the easy part. most it is simply a job to determine what is leaking, most commonly an old hose.
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The fuel is leaking through a few rivets. The sealant inside the tank is compromised. They have tried to fix rivets in the past. Time to stop patching and do it right.
 
NealRomeoGolf said:
The fuel is leaking through a few rivets. The sealant inside the tank is compromised. They have tried to fix rivets in the past. Time to stop patching and do it right.
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time to see if a scavenge yard has good one.
also I can repair
 
Unfortunately, Skycraft is no longer repairing fuel tanks - did mine back in 2002. But check with Woodstock at 845-583-5830.
 
murphey said:
Unfortunately, Skycraft is no longer repairing fuel tanks - did mine back in 2002. But check with Woodstock at 845-583-5830.
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Woodstock is running about 1/3 the lead time and 1/3 the cost. Maybe Hartwig's process is just overkill? Guess I'm going with Woodstock unless someone has some bad experiences to share.
 
If I had the chance to have Tom Downey repair... pretty much anything ... I'd be happy with that.
 
Tom-D said:
time to see if a scavenge yard has good one.
also I can repair
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Piper fuel tanks are all individuals. Not interchangeable. If by chance a salvaged tank should line up and fit decent, the screw holes won't line up.
 
bluerooster said:
Piper fuel tanks are all individuals. Not interchangeable. If by chance a salvaged tank should line up and fit decent, the screw holes won't line up.
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Who says? make and model please.
 
bluerooster said:
Piper fuel tanks are all individuals. Not interchangeable. If by chance a salvaged tank should line up and fit decent, the screw holes won't line up.
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It's a Piper, not a Beechcraft. The screw holes probably don't line up on the tanks that are on the plane. It's supposed to be that way with Pipers. :p
(I've owned 5 of the them...)
 
SCCutler said:
If I had the chance to have Tom Downey repair... pretty much anything ... I'd be happy with that.
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Better do it quick...before he convinces Barbara to let him buy a boat and sail away.
 
Does anyone have knowledge of fiberglass tanks in a Cessna 182? I've heard they were made by Monarch but I think they went out of business. Someone must have information.. it's a 1971 C-182 that came with bladder tanks but now has no bladders and the tank is obviously made of fiberglass.
 
NealRomeoGolf said:
I bought my plane already knowing it had a weeping inboard tank. I called up Hartwig to get some info. Was a bit shocked they said it would be 10 weeks. I know it's a lot of rivets, but still. Any pireps on Hartwig or going with someone else?

Anyone want to lend me their plane while I am without one for 3 months this winter? :(
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My Piper Warrior had a leak about 3 years ago and I used Woodstock Aircraft Services. Took a few weeks, but definitely not 10.
 
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