Quick Build Wing Tanks

[Electrogunner]

Originally Posted by mturnerb

I'll chime in here as one with QB wings, and no issues (so far - 60 hours/6 months) with the QB fuel tanks. They tested fine and and have had fuel in them for more than 6 months. I've inspected repeatedly and painter has it now - no evidence of leaks.

I'm guessing that this thread is more reflective of those with problems and that the majority of QB tanks are leak-free. I would be interested in hearing what the QB/leak test process from Van's looks like.

Hopefully yours does not leak but sometimes it takes a while. I was at the 7 month mark when I noticed mine. I think the issue is prep done or not done at the proseal application areas. There was little to no prep done on mine that I could tell. I little scuff and clean could go a long way.

[SeanB]

How about turning this into a poll?

[SeanB]

Just setup a poll on RV General Discussions

[BlackhawkSP]

Originally Posted by oren_rokach

I also should receive my QB kit soon,
has Van's taken any responsibility on such occurrences? reimbursement? or sending new ones? replacing?

Oren

When I called on mine, they said "send it in and we will repair". Great, but I would have to cut the paint on how many screws on a 30K paint job !! Next I would want to cut the other tank mounting screws and replace with unpainted screws to match. Lesson is to paint the tank with no externally visible screws in place, so that a possible later removal would not change the appearance (attachment screws unpainted still).

[BlackhawkSP]

Originally Posted by oren_rokach

I also should receive my QB kit soon,
has Van's taken any responsibility on such occurrences? reimbursement? or sending new ones? replacing?

Oren

When I called on mine, they said "send it in and we will repair". Great, but I would have to cut the paint on how many screws on a $30K paint job !! Next I would want to cut the other tank mounting screws and replace with unpainted screws to match. Lesson here is to paint the tank with no externally visible screws in place, so that a possible later removal would not change the appearance (attachment screws unpainted still).

[Thunderpig]

Has anyone checked into the process of hiring someone to build the tanks here? The gentleman who's hangar is across from mine suggested the Panther kit people for me, as they are just up the road in Green Cove Springs.

[drone_pilot]

I posted a poll on the RV-10 Quickbuild tanks in the General Discussion area.