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dlm46007(at)cox.net
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Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 10:11 am Post subject: Useable fuel

what have flyers  found to be the useable/unusable fuel in the 10? Any variability in the  tank capacity?

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bcondrey

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Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 10:25 am Post subject: Useable fuel

4.5oz unudsble in my left tank and 5oz unusable in my right tank.  Tanks will hold 30 gallons easy with a little room available for expansion due to temp changes.



Bob N442PM flying

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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
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Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 10:26 am Post subject: Useable fuel

I don't consider this "safe" fuel levels, but useable is

everything it will hold, except for about 1/4 quart.

I flew both tanks dry, independently, and there was

maybe a cup of fuel or so out of each tank that I

could get out of the sump.  It amazingly can use almost

everything in the tank.  Of course, if you ran it that

low, any slip or maneuver you did would probably unport

the fuel inlet...so under 5 gallons I'd be really careful

for sure.



Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying



David McNeill wrote:

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		   what have flyers found to be the useable/unusable fuel in the 10? Any 

 variability in the tank capacity?

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dlm46007(at)cox.net
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Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 11:25 am Post subject: Useable fuel

Yes just checking. Landing without 5 in each tank would worry me.  



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Dave(at)AirCraftersLLC.co
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Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 11:53 am Post subject: Useable fuel

We intentionally ran one  tank dry in flight, and found what others are reporting.  We refilled it  with 30 gallons, as close as the pump could measure.

  

 I've pumped each tank dry  on the ground a couple times.  Each time it left only a few ounces  drainable from the sump.  I'd say less than a cup.

  

 Dave Saylor

 AirCrafters LLC

 140 Aviation Way

 Watsonville, CA 

 831-722-9141

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 www.AirCraftersLLC.com

  

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