A-29 Super Tucano 60TP 1.1 2022
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Fuel tanks installation
Your T-27 Tucano 60TP model aircraft includes 2 tanks with 1900ml capacity each made of fiberglass and
epoxy resin with aluminum tube to install the connections. To install the fuel tanks, first assemble the tank
connections (not included) according to the manufacturer's instructions, making sure they are leak-free and
with the clunk free in all possible positions. Only 2 connections are needed on the tank: clunk with fuel outlet
and air vent/excess fuel drain.
Above: Dubro fittings with internal fuel tank connections (left), safety clips for the connections (center) and
fuel filter with safety clips on the connections (right).
Use DUBRO DUB 400 rubber gasket. For fuel tank connections we recommend 5/32
” (
4mm) diameter tygon
hoses and safety clips (DUB 678).
Above: the 2 tanks that come with the model aircraft and example of simple connections used in the center
(not included).
In the case of turbine power supply, there are professional and elaborate fuel connections, which include a
fuel hose locking system through threaded nuts, a clunk extender to avoid bending the clunk´s hose and are
quite suitable for safer and high-performance installations like this example:
Above: clunk mounted without extender (above) and with clunk extender (below) to prevent hose bending
(left) and complete connections including air vent manufactured by Rio Jets
–
sold separately (right).
