Fuel Tanks / Fuel Storage Ground Support Equipment For Sale

About Fuel Tanks & Fuel Storage

Fuel tanks and fuel storage equipment are crucial for everything from commercial airports and fuel farms to FBOs (fixed-base operators) and even the smallest airstrips. There are a number of ways to store fuel, whether it be in a permanent, stationary tank or one that can be hauled on a trailer or attached to a truck chassis. The tank type is important, depending on whether you prioritise onsite supply or giving yourself the flexibility to move tanks around to various airstrips.

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Bassco 45,425-Litre Fuel Tank

Common Fuel Tank Materials

Most fuel tanks are made out of aluminum, stainless steel, or carbon steel, but there are some units with outer walls or interior linings that may be constructed of fiberglass, carbon steel, or another material. Such linings are helpful because they serve as an extra layer of protection between the fuel inside and the outer wall.

Above Or Below Ground & More

While some tanks are intended to be transported and mounted to a trailer or a cab and chassis truck, more permanent solutions are typically either above or below ground and may be placed horizontally or vertically. Larger tanks are sometimes compartmentalised, as well, meaning they have dividers that allow them to hold two or more types of liquids at once, such as gasoline or diesel in addition to standard jet fuel.

Convenience & Safety Features

Some manufacturers offer tanks in either single- or double-wall construction. The benefit of a double wall is that you won’t necessarily need a separate containment system for collecting water, debris, and other materials. Most tanks, and especially above-ground units, also have features that make them fire resistant, in keeping with the Australian Standard 1940 for storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids, and other added protections that make sure they’re in line with Civil Aviation Safety Authority standards and other regulations.

Fuel Capacity

Fuel tanks and fuel storage systems vary widely in terms of capacity, with some holding only a few hundred gallons and others holding as much as 113,562 litres (30,000 gallons) or more. Smaller airstrips may be able to get by with tanks on the lower end of the capacity range, but larger operations will need to find a balance between supply and demand as well as prioritise either capacity or mobility.

Find The Right Fuel Tank Or Fuel Storage

You will find a selection of new and used fuel tanks for sale on AviationTrader.com.au from Alabama Tank, Bassco, and other manufacturers.