sj
Staff member
Northwest Arkansas
It was 2007 when the late Paul Fisher replaced both bladders on my 55' C-180, and it appears that the crossover is starting to seep just a little on the right side probably meaning it is almost time again. I was looking at the different options for replacements and notice there were some that are lighter weight and easier to install, etc.
The short range bladders have a lot not to like - lots of unusable fuel, etc. It was suggested to me by Scott Mauch at Beagle's the the easy way to fix all of those problems was to bolt on some later model wings, and sell the ones I have. At the time (years ago), this was a reasonable (a relative term in aviation) endeavor at about $25-30K. It probably would not be the lightweight easy handling airplane it is now, or as inexpensive to do it.
I'm very interested in your comments, suggestions, brand preferences (Eagle's are in there now) abuse, etc.... :lol:
Thanks!
sj
The short range bladders have a lot not to like - lots of unusable fuel, etc. It was suggested to me by Scott Mauch at Beagle's the the easy way to fix all of those problems was to bolt on some later model wings, and sell the ones I have. At the time (years ago), this was a reasonable (a relative term in aviation) endeavor at about $25-30K. It probably would not be the lightweight easy handling airplane it is now, or as inexpensive to do it.
I'm very interested in your comments, suggestions, brand preferences (Eagle's are in there now) abuse, etc.... :lol:
Thanks!
sj