Bladder tanks, bag tanks or fuel cells, are reinforced rubberized bags installed in a section of aircraft structure designed to accommodate fuel. The bladder is rolled up and installed into the compartment through the fuel filler neck or access panels and is secured by means of snap fasteners or cord and loops inside the compartment. Many types of aircraft use bladder tanks as all, or part of, the fuel system storage.
Handling of rubberized fuel cells during the removal and re-installation process is a very delicate operation. It requires precise technique as well as layers of protection when the bladder itself is gently taken in and out of any aircraft.
S.W.A.T. technicians have decades of experience in removal and installation of bladder type fuel cells on a wide variety of aircraft applications.
As well S.W.A.T. offers fuel cell testing, repair and re-certification through our primary vendors giving us priority placement and a full 1 Year Warranty.
S.W.A.T. technicians can deliver to you a complete turn key fuel cell removal, testing, repair, re-certification and or replacement process. We come fully-equipped with fuel cell confined space entry safety equipment as well.
Contact us for a free quote on your aircraft type. All services are performed at your hangar or location of choice.
