Fuel bladders installation

[FastTex]

The work has begun!

Following recommendations from Griggs top and bottom senders plus gauges unit sent to overhaul. Not necessary to remove bottom panels (except the top sender ones...) but just top inspection panels. More to come..

 

Edited August 20, 2018 by FastTex

[Marauder]

Oh no! Another one goes to the dark side.


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[1964-M20E]

27 minutes ago, Marauder said:

Oh no! Another one goes to the dark side.


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strike your father down and become my apprentice and you see the power of the dark side!!!!!!

[NJMac]

Curious your investment. I've got my 64E scheduled for strip and reseal Dec 3.

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[kris_adams]

Your going to be so happy! Look forward to your updates

[RobertGary1]

1 hour ago, NJMac said:

Curious your investment. I've got my 64E scheduled for strip and reseal Dec 3.

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If you tend to use the majority of the available gross in your E, you'll be much happier with lighter strip/reseal.

-Robert

[FastTex]

On 8/17/2018 at 1:08 PM, RobertGary1 said:

If you tend to use the majority of the available gross in your E, you'll be much happier with lighter strip/reseal.

-Robert

The increase in weight appears to be about 25lbs...in my case I do not fly at available gross.

[Bob_Belville]

 

We added a bladder cell on each side to our '66E giving us 64 gallons usable. I was not sure the cost of the bladders for the extra 10 gallons but comfortably going to and from KOSH in July was awesome.  (The original bladder conversion was done in 1997 and those cells seem to be as good as new.)

[bob865]

Hey @FastTex, I see you are in anderson.  I'm up the road in Greenville.  Who is doing the work?  Is it someone local?

[FastTex]

42 minutes ago, bob865 said:

Hey @FastTex, I see you are in anderson.  I'm up the road in Greenville.  Who is doing the work?  Is it someone local?

Yes, Chris in Anderson. Let’s connect via PM.

[rbridges]

58 minutes ago, bob865 said:

Hey @FastTex, I see you are in anderson.  I'm up the road in Greenville.  Who is doing the work?  Is it someone local?

sorry for the thread drift, but my wife and I flew up to Greenville a few months ago.  What a great downtown area.

[FastTex]

6 minutes ago, rbridges said:

sorry for the thread drift, but my wife and I flew up to Greenville a few months ago.  What a great downtown area.

[WARNING, the drift continues...;-)] Yes, indeed! Did you have lunch at the Runway Cafe? We love downtown as well!

[rbridges]

29 minutes ago, FastTex said:

[WARNING, the drift continues...;-)] Yes, indeed! Did you have lunch at the Runway Cafe? We love downtown as well!

No, but we did eat at Smoke on the Water and caught a minor league baseball game.  We'll definitely be back.  

[bob865]

2 hours ago, FastTex said:

[WARNING, the drift continues...;-)] Yes, indeed! Did you have lunch at the Runway Cafe? We love downtown as well!

We are really proud of our downtown.  I keep changing jobs just to make sure I stay here.  Moved here from GA about 10 years ago and couldn't be happier! 

[FastTex]

The customized kit has arrived. Lots of items...

 

[1964-M20E]

extra parts you don/t need most of them.

 

 

[Shiny moose]

I would like to hear more about the downtown, airport, air parks in the area, weather, and other information on Greenville. We are looking for retirement locations(still 4 years away but coming fast) 

[Marauder]

The customized kit has arrived. Lots of items...
 

Show us the shiny, locking caps.

BTW - you’ll save some weight over the original design.






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[bonal]

Lots of nice Shiney stuff looking at the bladders what is your opinon on how sturdy and tear resistant they are. It's my humble opinion since no test or statistical information to back it up that bladders provide additional safety in the event of an off field landing or crash reducing the possibility of fuel spill and fire. 

[neilpilot]

1 hour ago, bonal said:

Lots of nice Shiney stuff looking at the bladders what is your opinon on how sturdy and tear resistant they are. It's my humble opinion since no test or statistical information to back it up that bladders provide additional safety in the event of an off field landing or crash reducing the possibility of fuel spill and fire. 

I can give you one data point.... NTSB inspected my 64E with bladders about a month after recovery from a soybean field.  They were surprised that the right wing didn't leak fuel after the main gear separated and punctured the underside of the wing.

[FastTex]

Today I went to see my Mooney. Status update: old fuel caps removed, protective foam installed and taped, connecting holes drilled. All senders (four...) and gauges came back overhauled. They look new. She should be ready next week. See pics below!

 

Edited August 25, 2018 by FastTex

[FastTex]

Installation completed! Yesterday I finally flew my M20F, just a test flight but it looks good.

With the bladders you also get new fuel drains with anti-ice screen (I think it also block bugs from entering, as you can see below...) and new sumps.

 

Edited September 9, 2018 by FastTex

[ArtVandelay]

Why leave the old drain holes and vents?

[FastTex]

26 minutes ago, teejayevans said:

Why leave the old drain holes and vents?

Good question. The old vent holes are used for the new ones but the old drain holes...not sure. I will ask.

[Captnmack]

Did anyone remove old Sealant in tanks before installing Bladders?