Has that been reintroduced yet? I think John was having some issues and never released it when he bought the company.
When I owned Skyport I did not produce the 30 gallon fuel system. I was uncomfortable with the way the system vented, in light of the fact that both tanks fed the engine all the time. The problem could be solved by either adding a vent line to connect the tanks or adding a left-right-off fuel valve. I didn't have the time or resources to pursue either option. Regarding the danger of the header tank in a crash, Bob Hoover (and likely others) once said the pilot's job is to fly the airplane as far into the crash as possible. One benefit of this is that damage to the engine, mount, and fuel tank would be minimized. In the case of a crash where "flying" the plane is precluded, fire likely is not at the top of the list of things to worry about. The STC applies to all planes from the 415C through the M10. There may be an issue with the early planes with the steel landing gear, I'm not sure. It's either a different STC or a field approval. John Cooper Skyport Services www.skyportservices.net _____
