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Date:  8-9-2006
Number of Hours:  3.00
Manual Reference:  Oxygen
Brief Description:  Oxygen Tank Mounts

I am glad that we decided on the smaller O2 tank: the 33CF tank just barely fits. I planned to mount it transversely behind the aft baggage compartment and ahead of the bell crank. The tank is 7"; we have 7.25" of space.



I puzzeled for a while on how to mount the tank. I finally decided to use two 1" aluminum angles perpendicular to the floor supports. I started with 18" brackets. After cutting them, I decided that they didn't need to be that long as the valve end of the tank is narrow. So, I cut them down. After mounting them, I realized that there was still excess material, so I cut some more off. At least I got some aerobics using the hack saw!



I bolted up the system about 10 times before I got the fit right, but it looks pretty good. The tank is as far aft as practical and is well secured.
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Bracket Assembly

Bracket Assembly

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With 33 CF Tank

With 33 CF Tank

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O2 Tank Mount - Aft of baggage

O2 Tank Mount - Aft of baggage

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