C.A.P. - Drawings for L-2 Wing Fuel Tanks 6-gallon

[barnstmr]

Certified Aeronautical Products now has drawings available for replacement 6-gallon wing fuel tanks on Taylorcraft DC (L-2) series.

Check it out HERE

[Dick Huish]

Re: C.A.P. - Drawings for L-2 Wing Fuel Tanks 6-gallon

Terry, do they include the L-2M tank. It's the same as the tank used in all the other model "D"s with the pass thru for the spoiler rod. Dick

[barnstmr]

Re: C.A.P. - Drawings for L-2 Wing Fuel Tanks 6-gallon

Dick,
Not at this time, but it will be a simple revision. Its just a single tube pass-through. I have an L-2M tank here to get that measurement from.

For those wondering what we are talking about... Here's a photo of an L-2M tank that Dick is talking about with extra tube (with white tape on it) for spoiler control pass-thru.

[Dick Huish]

Re: C.A.P. - Drawings for L-2 Wing Fuel Tanks 6-gallon

Terry when you do that keep in mind that the location is different between the left and the right tank. Dick

[mohawktipi]

Re: C.A.P. - Drawings for L-2 Wing Fuel Tanks 6-gallon

Terry;

What would it take to increase the capacity on the L-2? I would like to have at least another six gallons.

Thanks


Tom

[barnstmr]

Re: C.A.P. - Drawings for L-2 Wing Fuel Tanks 6-gallon

Tom,
It is do-able, but expensive unless you make the tanks yourself. I made a set of approved drawings (originally prepared for another customer who fabricated his own tanks) for addition of 2 extra 5-gallon cells in the next rib bay outboard. It was a good set-up, but somewhat complex. If interested, give me a call and lets discuss it.

Even better, though...

I am currently developing another drawing (with another L-2 owner) for two extra-wide 9-gallon tanks to replace the original tanks. This will require a wing modification to move a rib and some other small changes. This will be done as a Major alteration under 337 with DER approved data. For the current project, the owner is going to fabricate the parts himself. Once we get his approved, I will offer the drawings and approval for sale.

Parts fabrication is the big cost issue. If you want me to get tanks fabricated for you, here's the options I can offer.

Two 6-gallon tanks (as pictured on my webpage) and approved drawings for $ 1,750.

or soon to be available (by summer I hope)...

Two 9-gallon tanks (as described above) and approved drawings for $ 1,950.

If you buy these, they will be considered Owner Produced Parts and you are responsible for verifying they meet the approved data.

[mohawktipi]

Re: C.A.P. - Drawings for L-2 Wing Fuel Tanks 6-gallon

Thanks Terry. I'll keep this on file so when I recover my wings I can make the upgrade.