Empty fuel cells
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pigpenracing
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Better to stay wet and moist.
I like wet and moist.
So do Cessna fuel cells.
I like wet and moist.
So do Cessna fuel cells.
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That's the thought, but how long can they be empty with out damage?
What tends to kill the bladders isn't so much dryness but heat. If you leave even a partially filled tank out in the hot sun all the time, you're going to get deterioration of the bladder above the fuel line.
Stewartb
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My bladders are rarely filled above 1/3 full. Park outdoors 24/7/365 since 1975. Bladders have been changed once, about 15 years ago.
Maybe look at it from the other end. How long do you plan leave them empty then look at Cessna's storage preservation schedule. I seem to recall long term storage (6mo+) was to top off fuel tanks but drain engine fuel system. Don't remember details of flyable or short/mid term storage.
Call the experts. http://www.hartwig-fuelcell.com/
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I tried, line was busy all day. or the number I have is AFUed