EP 57 I install a NEW and better oil tank on my Challenger 2 Ultralight Airplane

I replaced the plastic oil tank, with a new and way better aluminium tank. In this video, I show you the installation.
Follow along as I rebuild, repair, and upgrade a Challenger 2 ultralight airplane. Ultimately I will be flying this airplane into the north country of Canada, on fishing and camping trips, as soon as she is ready to fly.
- Challenger 2 with a Rotax 503 Engine
- Puddle Jumper Amphibious Floats
- Kuntzleman Electronics LED anti-collision and strobe lights
- GRT Avionics Sport EX EFIS
- Radiant Instruments backup Altitude/Airspeed/VSI
- Sheer Technologies 17 US Gallon Fuel Tank
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[@demonsthenes8228]

That tank looks much better than the plastic one.

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

I think so as well.

[@IreCraEra]

Keep up the good work!

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

Thanks, will do!

[@jimboagogo]

Looks much better!

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

Way more streamlined. I like it.

[@thecottonpatch80]

Great video. Glad Bob is a big help to you. He is a great guy, I have a filter if you need one or a spare I'll never use it,

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

Thanks for the offer, but one is already on its way. Cheers from Winnipeg.

[@outlawflyer7868]

Ah, hope my idea of a go kart fuel tank led to this purchase of yours. Lol. Are you gonna be using that wooden prop? If not. Could you do a video of why your not gonna use it and the difference between the two props if your not gonna use that wooden one.

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

I plan on using the wooden prop, it's the correct pitch and size for the Challenger 2 on floats. It's not going to win me any speed awards, but it will get me off the water in the shortest distance.

[@johnb1895]

does that tank got a VISIBLE WINDOW i didn't see that... Curious how you know what level is ? Maybe as a add on you could add a Level thing in and add it to your dash so you can monitor levels while flying ???

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

I has a level tube on one side.

[@johnlatulippe5939]

I’m not sure that I like the drain plug as a fill cap. The chain will flap in the wind which would annoy the crap out of me. Besides that thanks for the video.

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

I'm going to make a sleeve for it as well as one for my fuel cap chain. Like you, the rattling would drive me nuts. I figure a cloth sleeve would reduce movement, and eliminate noise on both.

[@johnb1895]

that tank is SWEET, did you buy or build ? if i was as smart as you I'd Buy a TIG WELDER and tinker with welding Aluminum.... And idea If you welded you could have made something for engine crane to take off and put on engine by yourself.... I KD8MZD ( do you do Echolink Ever ? it also has app for you cell to connect ?? )

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

Purchased from Sheer Technologies, description in the comments.