UnPossible
Well Known Member
Hey - unfortunately, I am in the position of figuring out how to best repair my plane after a bird strike.
I was cruising back from Oshkosh at 6500 feet when wham! A bird hit the leading edge of my left fuel tank and left a pretty good sized dent.
I was able to make it home (and the plane did not fly any differently). However, now I am working with the insurance company to figure out how to best fix this situation.
I am assuming that with all the proseal holding the tanks together, disassembly is not a very likely option.... leaving the best option to build a replacement tank. With my plane being a quick-build kit, I have never had the pleasure of building a tank.
1) For those of you that have built them, how many hours am I looking at to build a new tank? (experienced builder, but have not worked much with proseal).
2)Are there any companies out there that sell assembled fuel tanks? I thought I remembered a couple, but am not having much luck finding them. (preferably in the DFW area)
3) Any estimates on how long it will take to swap the new tank for the old one?
Thanks much for any insight you can provide.
Jason
I was cruising back from Oshkosh at 6500 feet when wham! A bird hit the leading edge of my left fuel tank and left a pretty good sized dent.
I was able to make it home (and the plane did not fly any differently). However, now I am working with the insurance company to figure out how to best fix this situation.
I am assuming that with all the proseal holding the tanks together, disassembly is not a very likely option.... leaving the best option to build a replacement tank. With my plane being a quick-build kit, I have never had the pleasure of building a tank.
1) For those of you that have built them, how many hours am I looking at to build a new tank? (experienced builder, but have not worked much with proseal).
2)Are there any companies out there that sell assembled fuel tanks? I thought I remembered a couple, but am not having much luck finding them. (preferably in the DFW area)
3) Any estimates on how long it will take to swap the new tank for the old one?
Thanks much for any insight you can provide.
Jason