Pro-Seal fuel tank sealant

[olegusan]

Hi All,

 

I need some Pro-Seal fuel tank sealant, just like this one: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/pages/cs/fueltanksealants/ps890.php

 

Where can I buy it in Australia?

 

Cheers,

 

Oleg

 

 

[Nobody]

I bought it from VANS as I couldn't find it locally for a good price and I had another kit shipment I needed to make.

 

 

 

If you search for the standard (AMS-S-8802) that it complies with you can get a few links and PPG have an australian distributor who may be able to help:

 

 

 

http://aeroparts.com.au/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=85

 

http://www.asapspares.com.au/pdf/sealants.pdf

 

http://gaps.net.au/ac-tech-ac240b-1-2-quick-cure-fuel-tank-fuselage-sealant-1-pint-kit.html

 

https://www.skyshop.com.au/pdf/2009-2010_catalog%20171.pdf

 

 

 

Just make sure you order the correct cure time. There are is a version that are quite fast curing wich is too fast to mix and rivet. For an RV-12 fuel tank you don't need a lot (about half a tin is plenty if you are frugal) and another option would be to find a builder of one of the other RVs (who typically need a lot of the stuff) and see if they have some left over. It is a messy process but quite rewarding at the end.

 

 

 

 

 

[olegusan]

Thank a lot, Nobody!

 

Placed an order with Skyshop.

 

Oleg

 

 

[pylon500]

There is also Aviall (in each state including Victoria), probably with a similar range to Spruce;

 

<https://www.aviall.com/frontdoor/locations/australia/>

 

There is also a 'mini' pack available with, like a half cup of sealant, good for little repairs, but as mentioned, BEWARE, the fast set sealants cant be quite fast!

 

The usual part numbering system will be something like 'PR1422', then go onto either A or B, then ½ or 2.

 

A is quite runny, while B is thick.

 

The ½ or 2 is hours of cure time.

 

 

I used the 3M product 'AMS-S-8802C, class B½ to seal in a fuel drain, and only just got it done before it went off!

 

I bought this kit at Bankstown for around $12.

 

(That's a 'pop'stick, stuck in the little cup)

 

 

[Yenn]

I bought mine from Vans when I built my RV4.

 

People here have spoken about the fast set of some materials.

 

Some people apply the proseal to the tank ribs and skins, hold it all together with clecoes and rivet after the proseal has gone off. I didn't know about that method until after I had rivetted with soft proseal, but I am assured it works and it would be a lot cleaner working. Have a look on Vansairforce web site.

 

 

[olegusan]

Thank you everyone for your answers.

 

I didn't know about 3M and other alternatives to Pro-Seal.

 

Cheers

 

Oleg