Seat Tank

[gyropilot]

Used blue Snobird seat tank.
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http://home.usaa.net/~gyropilot/Tank/Tank3.JPG
Said to hold 7.5 to 8 gallons of fuel. *Includes "u-tube" support bracket underneath for mounting to airframe, and an automotive style filler cap. *Weighs 12-13 pounds as shown.

Top of seat tank back has been drilled for square head fuel sender. *Upper left side of tank has elbow fitting installed for fuel level sight tube. *Bottom of tank has three holes for fuel lines/drains using common rubber tank bushings sold by UL aircraft part suppliers.

Covers are available from (LEAF) Lead Edge Air Foils (http://www.leadingedgeairfoils.com/).

Current cost for a similar new seat tank is $242.00 from LEAF or $235.00 from Brock. *A new u-tube bracket is currently $54.00 from LEAF.

First $175.00 + shipping charges takes it. *Item can be picked up in Tacoma, WA, or I can ship it from zip code 98421. *No charge for packaging.

I accept non-credit card Paypal payments or money orders.

[Friendly]

John

the picture of the left side of the tank appears to have a tear in the tank. Is that what it is or something else ? I am looking for a tank for a Benson. What is the outer material of the tank made of if it needs repair?

[gyropilot]

Friendly,

What you're seeing in that photo is apparently a "parting line" where the upper and lower halves of the mould closed. If you look closely, you'll see this parting line running all the way up the back sides of the seat too. You can also faintly see the same seem on the right view. There are no tears or cracks in this seat tank.

I'm guessing, but this seat tank is likely made of cross-linked polyethylene... probably rotationally moulded. It feels solid and well built.

Best regards,

John

[ToddP]

The seat tank on my dominator is exactly like this one. Same color and everything. Mine has the same mold line. It seems super sturdy, sits good and holds gas without leaking...what more do you want? :D

[scottessex]

Is the tank still for sale??