One fuel tank?

[sdemeyer]

Hi List,
The left fuel tank on my IV-1200 ruptured again, in a different spot than before. Rather than muck around trying to repair, I've decided to replace the tank.

While I'm waiting for a new tank, does anyone see a problem with disconnecting the leaky left tank and only use the right tank? Are there any known fuel distribution issues with only using one wing tank?

Thanks,
Scott

[Gary Algate]

Hi Scott,

I built a Lite2 (Model 4) in Canada and purposely built it with the panel tank and one x 1 Gal wing tank (pass side). Never had any balance or distribution issues. I still had more than enough gas to outlast my bladder capacity.

Gary (Classic 4 Jab2200)

[ALAN]

Hi Scott

I have a Kitfox 5 and had a leak in my left tank a few years ago and had no prob with flying with just one tank it still gave me over 3hr in the air. Good luck with the tank job

Alan

[sdemeyer]

Thanks for the info. I flew about 4 hours over the last couple of days using only the right tank. The engine didn't quit so I guess fuel is flowing fine.

Scott

[Dave Holl]

Scot
I had a J3 cub with a tank only in the R/H wing plus a tank fwd of the inst panel and it worked just fine, it did not seem to matter to the trim weather the tank was full or empty!
I have just installed the tanks into my MK7 had to repair one before fitting hope the repair stands up but I guess it may be a year or more before I find out!!
dave