Collapsible fuel tank system

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1993-02-02

1995-04-04

Barefoot, Galen L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Fuel supply

220 415, 220 416, 220684, 220693, B64D 3702

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054029686

ABSTRACT:
A collapsible fuel tank system for use on aircraft and the like includes a plurality of nestable shell sections which, when assembled in proper edgewise orientation, form a shell for the fuel tank. A nose cone and a number of shell-reinforcing bulkheads are axially spaced within the fuel tank and have a ring-and-groove construction for facilitating manual assembly of a fuel tank. A preassembled fuel management system includes an elongated flexible liner encapsulating the bulkheads and having snap connections for quick attachment to the shell interior. All of the components of a plurality of fuel tanks are housed in a single container for shipping and handling purposes.

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