Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #42454
From: Marshall Michaelian <mmichaelian@comcast.net>
Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: RE: [LML] Lancair IV belly + baggage tank
Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2007 19:17:44 -0400
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>
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I have the same setup and have had no leaks from the baggage tank which if the vent valve is closed will be under pressure as the fuel heats.  However the tank is designed to take pressure (normal operation) so even when I leave the valve closed there are no leaks.   The center tank is always vented. In addition since the baggage tank is normally always full (or it should be) refueling into that tank is not typical.  But just in case you could open the vent until the next flight.
Marshall 420M

<< We recently completed a turbine conversion on our Lancair IV.  Part of the conversion project included adding belly and baggage compartment auxiliary fuel tanks.  My question is for Lancair IV owners with similar auxiliary fuel set ups.  Is there any reason that I should avoid filling all tanks and allowing the airplane to sit several days?  Is it possible to “create” leaks by filling all tanks and allowing the fuel to expand due to heat?  If installed and sealed properly, is the belly tank as robust as the wing tanks?>> 

 

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