Fuel tank question

tooth32@aol.comtooth32@aol.com
in General Discussion
I have read through the archives and although there as been much discussion on sb1006, screws and rivet replacement I did not see anything about the sump drain plate itself. Does anyone have any experience replacing the drain plate itself. Ours developed a crack. This is located on the underside of the tank, the fuel sample drain screws into it. Thanks
Randy

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  • flyguydonflyguydon
    Those are usually serviced by a tank repair station. The tank needs to be apart to rivet a new one on. I have had good luck with Bruce at Hartwig. It is not cheap to have a tank serviced...
    http://www.hartwig-fuelcell.com/
  • tooth32@aol.comtooth32@aol.com
    Thanks, I was afraid of that.
  • st8cop166st8cop166
    Just had the exact same experience. Somebody over-tightened the quick drain apparently and it cracked the boss (I think that's what it's called). Had to pull the tank and ship it off. Three weeks down time and $1k plus. Gives you an opportunity to reflect and replace fuel lines, vent line connectors, and the cost of tea in China. Another aviation experience.
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