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sxauer · February 18th, 2003, 14:33

Can someone point out the advantages of using fuel bladders as opposed to fuel tanks? When flying the old 172s, I only had 3 sumps to drain durring my preflight, but when I fly the new SPs I have to drain 13 sumps. Why the change to fuel bladders instead of the integral fuel tanks? Weight? Cheaper? Thanks for the input....

-shaun

February 18th, 2003, 14:33	#1
sxauer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 124	Fuel Bladder Can someone point out the advantages of using fuel bladders as opposed to fuel tanks? When flying the old 172s, I only had 3 sumps to drain durring my preflight, but when I fly the new SPs I have to drain 13 sumps. Why the change to fuel bladders instead of the integral fuel tanks? Weight? Cheaper? Thanks for the input.... -shaun