FEI BAO Mirage 2000
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Next install the two saddle tanks
in the engine bay using high
strength Velcro. It may be
required to trim the former to get
the tank lines and bung assembly
to clear the former. In this build a
separate bracket was made to
locate the front of the tanks
against the former. Once fitted
plumb the tanks in your desired
method either in series or parallel
then to the main forward tank.
nd forward inlet duct, if fitted, prior
As we were using a larger turbine
we added an extra dubro tank
located between the two saddle
tanks and above the inlet duct, this
gave another 700mls of fuel.
Turbine Mounting
The kit is supplied with a standard bell
mouth and dual wall thrust tube. A carbon
bypass is available as a separate purchase.
The kit is also supplied with an inlet tube
that attaches between the inlet duct and the
front of the turbine. Cut this tube to length
depending on your turbine positioning.
Once the thrust tube is mounted attach the
tail cone and tighten.
Mount your turbine as per manufacturer’s inst
important to ensure that the thrust line of the turbine runs do
tube to avoid hot spots and an offset thrust line.
Note: it will be necessary to remove the turbine a
to fitting the two saddle tanks.
ructions on the turbine rails. It is very
wn the centre of the thrust