Searey Part Upgrades so far

This is a classic Searey which has been replaced by the Searey LSX.  The manufacturer has some improved parts which are compatible with the Classic.  There are also 3rd party parts available.

The building log spreadsheet details all our purchases, We’ve spent $15K on upgraded parts.  Here are some of them.

Australian aluminum fuel tank – Searey Australia – $1293.44USD
The OEM plastic fuel tank can get deformed and is perhaps more likely to create an odor of fuel in the plane.

Bulkhead Upgrade Kit Retrofit 5310-070  $532.20 – strengthens bulkhead overall

Bulkhead Pylon Gusset 5310-026 – strengthens the pylon which holds the engine.  $105.48
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Forward cockpit Z-Straps 5310-039 $28.56 , Forward Cockpit Angles 5310-038 $26.56 , Bent Upper Cockpit Tubes 5310-31 $150.42
These create a couple of extra inches of shoulder room in the cockpit because the old tubes were mounted closer to the center and were straight.
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We decided to buy the newer LSX wings.  Some of our existing wing parts are reusable.