252 Oxygen bottle

[N252WD]

I know there are some threads on here about the O2 bottle, but I haven't seen any current ones. Two weeks ago, my Mooney was in annual, I wanted to get my O2 tank inspected (due in Dec) so it would be with the annual. Sent it to Safetech in Houston, they said it was expired and quoted $6800 for a new bottle (115 cu.ft) and reg. That seemed really high to me, so I am having the bottle and reg sent back to me, and will be doing some shopping around. I was wondering if anybody has any current location and prices on O2 tanks. I think I would like to stay with steel for W&B issues, but not sure how much it would effect it. Thanks in advance. 

[carusoam]

What type of bottle was it aluminum or composite?

I have so much lead back there a steal tank would be fine....

Best regards,

-a-

[peevee]

I swear I've seen them on precise flights website but now I can't find them. Price was around 1500 for a steel tank. Try aerox too but you don't want the regulator and valve.

You shouldn't need a new regulator, is the one you have broken?

[N252WD]

The one I have is composite. The regulator is still good but will have it overhauled since its out.

[WilliamR]

That is laugh out loud high.  Try Mountain High.  With no regulator $1,600, Kevlar wrapped like you have now. 

 

William

[LANCECASPER]

This is the one if you have a 115 cu. ft. system.  I can get you the 5% off if I have them drop ship it to you. No shipping charge and no tax.

 

[DonMuncy]

Shop around. I got a steel replacement for mine in 2009 from Aerox. At that time, their regular price was about $1200 and they gave me a 20% discount. (I think it was because I mentioned Dr. Bob's name).

[LANCECASPER]

You'll also need a boss fitting. 

 

[N252WD]

FYI, MH as no PMA

http://www.mhoxygen.com/index.php/component/attachments/download/49

[N201MKTurbo]

I have one that still has a couple of years left on it. I had visions of installing it in my plane, but the portables are working fine. Let me know if you are interested and I will check the dates.

[TTaylor]

http://aerox.com/product-category/pma-approved-oxygen-cylinders/

 

[WilliamR]

16 hours ago, N252WD said:

FYI, MH as no PMA

http://www.mhoxygen.com/index.php/component/attachments/download/49

Touche'

[N252WD]

Sorry, been out of country for awhile, dealing everything through email. Looks like I may have one. Gone from $6800 to $1600. BIG difference in price. I need factory replacement or PMA on tank, MH does not have it. Aerox has it, thank you for that site. 

[LANCECASPER]

Aerox is what Aircraft Spruce sells also, so its PMA

[N252WD]

I never had any dealings w/ Aircraft Spruce but will keep them in mind for next time. Thanks to everyone for all the info. I emailed Jimmy Garrison over at All American Aircraft, always a pleasure to work with, he has bottle already heading to my door. 

[peevee]

9 minutes ago, N252WD said:

I never had any dealings w/ Aircraft Spruce but will keep them in mind for next time. Thanks to everyone for all the info. I emailed Jimmy Garrison over at All American Aircraft, always a pleasure to work with, he has bottle already heading to my door. 

tell him he owes me commission