[diddyp]

Looking for a set of fuel tanks for an RV8A. Bought a somewhat built kit and the assembly of the fuel tanks was poorly done, so we need to replace them.

 

[Mike S]

Patrick, welcome aboard the good ship VAF

Fuel Tank Build / Rebuild Services

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[Paul Thomas]

Looking for a set of fuel tanks for an RV8A. Bought a somewhat built kit and the assembly of the fuel tanks was poorly done, so we need to replace them.

Tanks are easy to build; don't let the internet scare you!

 

[chaskuss]

Looking for a set of fuel tanks for an RV8A. Bought a somewhat built kit and the assembly of the fuel tanks was poorly done, so we need to replace them.

RV-8 fuel tanks are the same as 8A fuel tanks, so either will work for you.

 

[diddyp]

Thank you all for the good information. Don't really care if the tanks are assembled or unassembled, more than happy to build them ourselves, just trying to not pay full price for new ones.

 

[rhandley]

Looking for a set of fuel tanks for an RV8A. Bought a somewhat built kit and the assembly of the fuel tanks was poorly done, so we need to replace them.

We have a pair from the tail dragger version available. They were installed, painted, and flew about 270 hours before the airplane was damaged. Our EAA Chapter repurposed most of the useable parts but a few parts remain tucked up and away in our hangar.

 

[Majorpayne317641]

Are they just leaking or is it physical build issues? Leaks are relatively simple to fix and reseal the entire tank from the inside if you have the time. You just need to buy the tank sealant and vans repair blanks. Or make your own blanks to be even more cost effective.

 

[diddyp]

We have a pair from the tail dragger version available. They were installed, painted, and flew about 270 hours before the airplane was damaged. Our EAA Chapter repurposed most of the useable parts but a few parts remain tucked up and away in our hangar.

Thank you for your response. Do you have pictures of the tanks inside and out?

 

[diddyp]

Are they just leaking or is it physical build issues? Leaks are relatively simple to fix and reseal the entire tank from the inside if you have the time. You just need to buy the tank sealant and vans repair blanks. Or make your own blanks to be even more cost effective.

Thank you for your response. I don't believe they leak, it is mostly the build quality. When you look inside, most of the rivets on the ribs have been overdriven and a lot of them have been flat out smeared, then they went ahead and covered them with sealant. Our concern is that it will take more expense in time and parts to fix than to just get other tanks.

 

[Mike S]

When you look inside, most of the rivets on the ribs have been overdriven and a lot of them have been flat out smeared,

Bit of a red flag here---------how is the rest of the airframe construction looking?