Kitfox Aircraft Stick and Rudder Stein Air Grove Aircraft TCW Technologies Dynon Avionics AeroLED MGL Avionics Leading Edge Airfoils Desser EarthX Batteries Garmin G3X Touch
Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: Replacing original header tank with aluminum SS7

  1. #1

    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    Modesto CA
    Posts
    185

    Default Replacing original header tank with aluminum SS7

    My 7 kit that I just bought has a fiberglass (or whatever kind of material it is) header tank. I've been advised it's best to change it out to an aluminum one. Is this a good idea?
    Thanks
    Brian

  2. #2
    Senior Member PapuaPilot's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
    Location
    Nampa, Idaho
    Posts
    1,225

    Default Re: Replacing original header tank with aluminum SS7

    Yes, change it out to the aluminum one. The plastic one will leak, it's not worth even trying to use it.

    If you want more info and pictures just search the topic in the forum.

    I threw mine in the trash.
    Last edited by PapuaPilot; 06-13-2017 at 10:18 PM.
    Phil Nelson
    A&P-IA, Maintenance Instructor
    KF 5 Outback, Cont. IO-240
    Flying since 2016

  3. #3
    Senior Member jiott's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    Portland, OR
    Posts
    2,960

    Default Re: Replacing original header tank with aluminum SS7

    In my opinion its not just a good idea, its mandatory. A very high percentage of folks with the plastic tank have had leakage problems at the fittings. Get the aluminum tank and change it out while it is easy to do.
    Jim Ott
    Portland, OR
    Kitfox SS7 flying
    Rotax 912ULS

  4. #4
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Garland, Texas
    Posts
    1,476

    Default Re: Replacing original header tank with aluminum SS7

    I concur throw that Piece of Trash into the Garbage. Your life is worth the cost of the Aluminum Header tank!
    Paul Zimmermann
    LSRM-A
    Garland, Texas

  5. #5
    Administrator DesertFox4's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Arizona
    Posts
    3,562

    Default Re: Replacing original header tank with aluminum SS7

    They are plastic and they were/are prone to damage pretty easily while installing the fuel line fittings. As you can tell by the responses, many have had leakage problems and prefer replacing with the aluminum header. Fuel in the cockpit diminishes the fun of any flight.
    A small side benefit is you get a slightly larger volume of fuel in the aluminum tank. Very durable and well worth the price for the piece of mind.
    Kitfox Aircraft can provide everything you need to convert.


    DesertFox4
    Admin.
    7 Super Sport
    912 ULS Tri-gear


  6. #6

    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    Modesto CA
    Posts
    185

    Default Re: Replacing original header tank with aluminum SS7

    Thanks, I'll order an aluminum tank for sure. I think I posted this in the wrong section too, sorry about that, I do appreciate the feedback.
    Thanks
    Brian

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •