Portable auxiliary fuel tank

[EricM]

Here is the tank I use to carry an extra 4.5 gallons of fuel for long cross country flights in my Sonerai. It is a "5 gallon moon tank" I bought on eBay. I made the bracket to mount it to the front seat. Fuel is transferred to the main tank via a fuel line with a quick disconnect and a facet pump. When the fuel in the main tank drops below 5 gallons, I can switch the pump on and it takes about 12 to 13 minutes to transfer all the fuel. It takes about 5 minutes to install or remove the tank.

Note: I use nylon webbing to hold the tank in place while flying, not the bungee cords in the picture.

Eric

 

[myles-dean]

That is a great setup you have! Awesome job!

 

[JuergenA]

fine work , near art work 8)
Juergen

 

[soneraii]

Wow! Very nice. The size, quality, fit, hardware, simplicity, very well done.

Kevin

 

[EricM]

Hey Guys, thanks for the compliments.

Eric

 

[cliffrosa]

How much does the setup weight?

 

[EricM]

How much does the setup weight?

I will weigh it tomorrow.

Eric

 

[EricM]

Well, I went to the airport and forgot to weigh the tank. I'm leaving town today for a few days so I will do it when I get back. It isn't very heavy, my guess is 7-8lbs empty. It holds 4.5 gal fuel so that would add 27lbs so no more than 35-40lbs total.

Eric