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04-21-2007, 04:42 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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OX Systems-where to mount
I'm looking for suggestions and pictures of where's the best place to locate the OX tank.
Which size cylinder has worked best for you.
These cylinders are about the same price, 6, 9, 13 CU Foot.
My preference is the 13 which is 4 3/8 x 19".
The smaller 6 CUFt fits well between the seats on the flap housing but the capacity is small.
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04-21-2007, 04:56 PM
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I have the 13 cu ft bottle mounted behind the passenger seat in my -6.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
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04-21-2007, 05:02 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
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One location
On the -9s, -7s and-6s one easy option is to mount the bottle vertically behind the seats in the center of the fuselage.
A top mount can bolted to the back of the seat back support cross-piece (F-605F on the-6) and a base support made and attached to the hold down screws for the central tunnel cover.
If you do this, you can put the regulator directly on the bottle, and plug in the masks/cannulas directly into the regulator. The bottle on/off is also accessible in flight, which is a plus.
CG issues should not be too bad, and a glider type 22 cu ft bottle should fit here.
Oxygen bottle sizes are here... along with regulators....
http://www.wingsandwheels.com/page35.htm
gil in Tucson
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04-21-2007, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Mel
I have the 13 cu ft bottle mounted behind the passenger seat in my -6.
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Hi Mel.
Do you have it in the baggage compartment or under & behind the seat under the seat back rail?
Does it interfere with any baggage compartment loading?
I had thought about putting it there and build a pvc pipe holder with a bungy cord to contain it.
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04-21-2007, 06:39 PM
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It's vertical in the front starboard corner of the baggage compartment. First I tried to put it in the center but could not reach it in flight. It came just to my elbow. On the right hand side, I can reach it and it doesn't interfere with baggage loading.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
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04-21-2007, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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O2 bottle
I have mine mounted probably in the same place as Mel....vertically front right side of baggage compartment where I can reach it. Unless you can fill it cheaply, a 22 cu ft may be a better option (short stubby cylinder). It will last longer and probably the same cost to fill as a small one.
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04-23-2007, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Canby, Oregon
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Mel - Ron
Any pictures to look at for the mounting brackets/hardware?
Kent
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04-23-2007, 10:39 AM
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Actually, I have my bottle out right now. But it won't take a few minutes to go out and install it. Give me your email and I'll send pics this afternoon.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
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04-23-2007, 11:00 AM
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Thanks Mel.
kent.d.byerley{AT}tek{DOT}com
Looking forward to seeing your pics.
Kent
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RV9A N94KJ - IO320, CS, tipup
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Canby, Or
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04-23-2007, 11:14 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Check you e-mail. I just sent pic. Any questions...972-784-7544
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
<rvmel(at)icloud.com>
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