Header tank or not - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T08:04:11Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/hearder-tank-or-not?amp%3BcommentId=2606393%3AComment%3A643536&%3Bx=1&%3Bfeed=yes&%3Bxn_auth=no&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYep with 30 to 45 minutes res…tag:zenith.aero,2019-06-03:2606393:Comment:6789912019-06-03T15:54:25.494ZJoe Hopwoodhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JoeHopwood
<p>Yep with 30 to 45 minutes reserve, you should never be that low and that high that in steep descent for long periods of time. Header tank is just that many more potential failure points unless really needed. But these are E-AB and to each his own.</p>
<p>Yep with 30 to 45 minutes reserve, you should never be that low and that high that in steep descent for long periods of time. Header tank is just that many more potential failure points unless really needed. But these are E-AB and to each his own.</p> Check out fuel flow in steep…tag:zenith.aero,2019-06-03:2606393:Comment:6787972019-06-03T13:13:07.657ZChris Hoarehttps://zenith.aero/profile/ChrisHoare
<p>Check out fuel flow in steep decent in search engine this I what made me do it as I did want that fan to stop .</p>
<p>It is only applies when getting low on fuel after a long flight.</p>
<p>Check out fuel flow in steep decent in search engine this I what made me do it as I did want that fan to stop .</p>
<p>It is only applies when getting low on fuel after a long flight.</p> How do you have both a steep…tag:zenith.aero,2019-06-03:2606393:Comment:6789852019-06-03T12:07:27.436ZJoe Hopwoodhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JoeHopwood
<p>How do you have both a steep and long descent?</p>
<p>Just how high were these folks flying. :-)</p>
<p>How do you have both a steep and long descent?</p>
<p>Just how high were these folks flying. :-)</p> I installed a header tank on…tag:zenith.aero,2019-06-03:2606393:Comment:6789072019-06-03T11:47:35.514ZChris Hoarehttps://zenith.aero/profile/ChrisHoare
<p>I installed a header tank on my 750 for peace of mind from early post of people porting there fuel pick on steep long decent as the only pick up is at the back of the tank after a long flight with marginal fuel.</p>
<p>Been really happy that I did .</p>
<p>I installed a header tank on my 750 for peace of mind from early post of people porting there fuel pick on steep long decent as the only pick up is at the back of the tank after a long flight with marginal fuel.</p>
<p>Been really happy that I did .</p> Has anyone here used the UL P…tag:zenith.aero,2019-06-01:2606393:Comment:6786282019-06-01T11:35:24.409ZJorge Fernandezhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JORGEFERNANDEZ
<p>Has anyone here used the UL Power's own header tank?</p>
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<p>Has anyone here used the UL Power's own header tank?</p>
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I also built and fly a…tag:zenith.aero,2018-08-28:2606393:Comment:6435362018-08-28T21:26:16.800ZBill Alexanderhttps://zenith.aero/profile/BillAlexander
<p>Bert,</p>
<p>I also built and fly a CH 750. It is the first addition completed in 2011, Rotax 912ULS; about 400 hr. The plane has no header tank, only one fuel supply from each tank, per plans. I fly the plane in all kinds of attitudes, steep turns, descents ,slips, etc, without any engine problems at all. I would leave it out, save $ , save weight, save space, and safer with out extra fuel connections and fuel close by. My two cents worth.</p>
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<p>Bert,</p>
<p>I also built and fly a CH 750. It is the first addition completed in 2011, Rotax 912ULS; about 400 hr. The plane has no header tank, only one fuel supply from each tank, per plans. I fly the plane in all kinds of attitudes, steep turns, descents ,slips, etc, without any engine problems at all. I would leave it out, save $ , save weight, save space, and safer with out extra fuel connections and fuel close by. My two cents worth.</p>
<p>Bill </p> Pleasure talking to you Bert.…tag:zenith.aero,2018-08-28:2606393:Comment:6436042018-08-28T20:57:03.256ZKen Ryanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/KenRyan
<p>Pleasure talking to you Bert. Email is on the way. --Ken</p>
<p>Pleasure talking to you Bert. Email is on the way. --Ken</p> Hi Bert, I too am not real s…tag:zenith.aero,2018-08-28:2606393:Comment:6436772018-08-28T19:48:48.360ZJoe Hopwoodhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JoeHopwood
<p>Hi Bert, I too am not real smart on header tanks. However, I can not for the life of me see any significant advantage of having a header tank for a high wing, gravity fed, carbureted engine. And surely not for the extra work expense and additional parts to fail. IMHO</p>
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<p>Perhaps someone will enlighten me! :-)</p>
<p>Hi Bert, I too am not real smart on header tanks. However, I can not for the life of me see any significant advantage of having a header tank for a high wing, gravity fed, carbureted engine. And surely not for the extra work expense and additional parts to fail. IMHO</p>
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<p>Perhaps someone will enlighten me! :-)</p> Ken - you seem to be smart on…tag:zenith.aero,2018-08-28:2606393:Comment:6437802018-08-28T19:38:23.515ZBert Sparrowhttps://zenith.aero/profile/BertSparrow
<p>Ken - you seem to be smart on this header tank issue, and I honestly am not. Not at all. I've already riveted my two 750 tanks in, and I have the two aft fuel lines in place, and I have a standard 912 ULS, and NOT fuel injected, and my tech counselor is telling me I need a header tank - for many of the reasons you list above. It all makes sense, but I'm clueless as to what to do next. I have no idea what to buy, where to mount it, how to install it or anything. Would you mind if I gave…</p>
<p>Ken - you seem to be smart on this header tank issue, and I honestly am not. Not at all. I've already riveted my two 750 tanks in, and I have the two aft fuel lines in place, and I have a standard 912 ULS, and NOT fuel injected, and my tech counselor is telling me I need a header tank - for many of the reasons you list above. It all makes sense, but I'm clueless as to what to do next. I have no idea what to buy, where to mount it, how to install it or anything. Would you mind if I gave you a call? If you have a problem with listing your number here, I can put mine, so you could call at your convenience. I'm on Central time, and 334-717-6873. I promise not to take much of your time, I just hope to get some idea of how to move forward. Or if there's anyone else smart on header tank ideas/installation for Rotax ULS 912 gravity feed, I would welcome a call as well. I'm stuck! I have seen the homebuilt videos. Thanks,</p>
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<p>Bert Sparrow</p> I see you have a UL 350 IS, t…tag:zenith.aero,2018-01-16:2606393:Comment:6073222018-01-16T16:08:17.602ZLoren Warnerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/LorenWarner
<p>I see you have a UL 350 IS, that's nice. </p>
<p>I see you have a UL 350 IS, that's nice. </p>