Internal Fuel Tank Bell 212

[hueyracer]

Gents,

flying the 205 in the military, we got to use a rubber fuel bladder as "internal additional fuel tank" every now and then.

Facing a problem with our current endurance on a Bell 212 (with the standard "metal" additional fuel tank NOT being an option) i was thinking if there is anyone out there operating a Bell 212 (or 412) using these rubber fuel bladders as well….

Anyone?

[Torquelimited]

Check out Turtlepac (http://www.turtlepac.com/)

[hueyracer]

Thanks-that looks like a start….

Do you have experience with it?

[canterbury crusader]

This may help -

External Fuel System with aux tank filler cap - External Fuel System - Bell Medium - Bell - OEM Sections (http://www.dartaerospace.com/oem-sections/bell/bell-medium/external-fuel-system/41228-000-004-013-bell-external-fuel-system-with-aux-tank-filler-cap)

[hueyracer]

That looks great-but it´s way to heavy (141 kg)…

We´re trying to push the range beyond 3 hours, without loosing too much of the payload…

The first one might be worth a shot…already send them an email…

[albatross]

I used to fly a 212 that had a solid L shaped aux tank that fit around the hell hole - you could fly with either one or 2 fitted 2100 lbs with one I think.
I recall they were about a foot high and about 18 inches wide.
My ship was an ambulance but I think you could fit the ordinary seats with them fitted.
Unfortunately I can not remember who made them. Long time ago.
Perhaps someone else will remember them.

I will inquire for more info from a friend.

[albatross]

A friend thinks the tanks were made by Associated Air Centre at Love Field Dallas TX we bought them in the early 80's and the install was by Innotech in Toronto.

[Ainippe]

The L shaped tanking system was a really early Bell SI may even have a been a 205 SI. If you are not going to use it full time but just for ferry flights then 4 or 5 44 gall drums interconnected and vented, draining into the floor using a Bell Quick disconnect. Just ensure they are well strapped down and vented properly. It is a cheap and effective way of extending your range