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08-05-2017, 06:57 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Near Buffalo, NY
Posts: 68
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E bottle
Probably doesn't matter but an "E" is significantly longer than the bottle in the above pix. A couple Aerox clamps ($32 ea at PilotMall) on the flap cover might only clamp the lower 1/3 of an "E" bottle. Also might have to consider co-pilots head as the E setup will extend well beyond the seat back.
I went with the "D" bottle (only 15 cu/ft) which has the perfect height of 24 inches. I was sorely tempted by the "M" bottle (also only 24 inches, 22 cu/ft, 7/8" greater diameter).
Carl
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08-05-2017, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Wichita, KS
Posts: 1,958
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Originally Posted by TS Flightlines
With those locations, it seems like it would be alittle tough to turn on the valve while in flight. Is it? Sounds like a dumb question, and you may be turning it on, before you depart, knowing you were going to a higher altitude.
So, what if you were enroute, and needed to turn it on?
Only asking because I was thinking about O2 for my 7 (if I get that far)
Tom
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Mine's in the same place as Bruce's - D cylinder on the passenger side flap arm cover. It's no problem at all to reach to turn on/off in flight.
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08-05-2017, 09:55 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Providence, UT
Posts: 45
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Thanks to everyone for all the information. My RV-9A has a full interior including panels in the baggage area. All the pictures seem to show just painted metal in the baggage area. Anyone have experience with putting in an oxygen bottle with interior panels? I'm considering taking out the panels to save a little weight but my wife likes the finished look.
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08-07-2017, 07:47 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Garden City, Tx
Posts: 5,145
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I have the panels in my baggage compartment as well - I just fabbed a couple small metal brackets in a "Z" shape that riveted to the vertical stiffeners, turn 90 degrees and come between the panels at their joint, then 90 degrees again. I put the E bottle up next to that bracket and put a band clamp around it. One at the floor, one at the panel gap which is about 3/4 of the way up, holds it quite well.
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Garden City, TX VAF 2020 dues paid 
N16GN flying 700 hrs and counting; IO360, SDS, WWRV200, Dynon HDX, 430W
Built an off-plan RV9A with too much fuel and too much HP. Should drop dead any minute now.
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08-07-2017, 10:22 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Wet, Western Washington
Posts: 157
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Oxygen tank installation pictures
How about horizontally, centered below the panel above and between pilot and passengers legs. Quick disconnect mount would be needed. Valve and gauge would be easy to see and might help C/G on cross country trips.
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08-07-2017, 11:00 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: LA, California
Posts: 323
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That works
That's what I did. I made a carbon fiber box to mount the bottle on. It covers the fuel pump/filter assembly, provides a spot to store tools (weight fwd), and has room for the cannulas too. When I don't need the O2, I pull the bottle and the clamps saving 12 pounds.
Ed Holyoke
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Originally Posted by mr.sun
How about horizontally, centered below the panel above and between pilot and passengers legs. Quick disconnect mount would be needed. Valve and gauge would be easy to see and might help C/G on cross country trips.
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08-24-2017, 10:34 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Near Buffalo, NY
Posts: 68
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A "D" bottle setup in my 9A. As others have done, attach to flap actuator cover, used riveted doubler behind.
Easy removal of bottle AND straps when not in use. Brackets by Aerox, purchased at PilotMall (32 ea).
Carl

Last edited by Dreamin9 : 08-24-2017 at 10:39 AM.
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05-15-2020, 12:48 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flyer2017
Thanks to everyone for all the information. My RV-9A has a full interior including panels in the baggage area. All the pictures seem to show just painted metal in the baggage area. Anyone have experience with putting in an oxygen bottle with interior panels? I'm considering taking out the panels to save a little weight but my wife likes the finished look.
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I modified the flap cover with an offset bracket for the top oxygen cylinder mount riveted and a doubler riveted in the back for the lower bracket. Lower bracket has spacers to allow for carpet. Details are here: https://eaabuilderslog.org/?blprojen...QsbsR&listcat=
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1946 Ercoupe Flyer, N2169H
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