MUCH, MUCH more work to convert them back, than to install atlee tanks
covered or uncovered?
uncovered, you will need wings off plane,
take leading edge & first 5? ribs & nose ribs off, replace the 2 modified ones in each wing, reinstall ribs, tank straps, new leading edge, new trailing edge/false spar, tanks and tank covers
recover wings
not worth effort it will cost you.....
if you have a bare, uncovered wing...time savings is not the question.
the question is...do you want atlee tanks or standard wing tanks?
if you want atlee, install atlee
otherwise, go for standard (or dakota)
time is not the issue here
Thanks, Steve. Understood. 30 hours for two tanks? 20?
the way you're asking these questions, im gonna guess it will take 80.
It is crucial to ensure fit is correct. Follow the install instructions they are very good and detailed except for gluing fabric to the tank bottom. I love my Attlee tanks. Although my sight gauges are very accurate in level flight they are pretty worthless in a three point with long gear and big tires. Installation with a fuel totalizer that’s calibrated is a must have instrument to run at lower fuel loads. It’s nice to have the range and be able to transport fuel with without using cabin space. I rarely fill capacity for most missions but it’s nice to have 61 gallons when you need it and a cargo pod for non fuel items.I seem to recall Mike Skup mentioning the fit to the spars is critical. They must be fitted with the wing washout set in it's final rigged position.
I appreciate what you’re saying, but I have a specific reason for asking about hours.
Question stands.
Mine is pretty flush but like I said I used the Safe-Air that fit the bung without the reducer bushing.
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