Tank repair woes can be solved with 3 words: John Wright Jr. His phone number and address can be found in Coupe Capers and I'm sure someone on the list will provide it shortly.
Tommy ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of fnelson913 Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 4:10 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Fuselage Tank - Replace or Repair There has been some discussion concerning leaking fuselage tanks here recently. Since I am having my leaking tank fixed, I have done a little research into the replacement of the tank with a new one from Univair. Besides costing $1,500.00, I discovered that Univair no longer sells a nose tank to fit an Ercoupe with a serial number earlier than 2623 (using part number 48145). The older Coupes need part number 48025. That might explain why some people are having trouble installing replacement fuselage tanks. As we speak (so to speak...), my A&P/IA is attempting to remove my nose tank for inspection, repair or replacement. It seems like the likelihood of getting a serviceable salvage nose tank is rather low. Since a new tank is not available, repair seems to be the only option. How does one go about getting a leaking fuel tank repaired in a way the meets FAA regs (remember that I am in the middle of my annual at the moment)? Frank Nelson N51DV - 415C TOA/California By the way, my propeller is being repitch at Santa Monica Propeller for $250.00.
