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May 2, 2014 at 11:29 am

218F Brass Tank – What Aircraft?

What aircraft would a 218F Brass Tank be from? It isn’t very big; would probably hold about a pint of liquid.

The Air Ministry reference number starts ’37J/’ and it has a serial number too.

Sorry, I don’t have the thing so no photograph. Any ideas?

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By: MerlinPete - 3rd May 2014 at 11:18

Plessy oil separator 🙂 Found in the Oxy system of most British aircraft..Nice find..

Vacuum system.

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By: QldSpitty - 3rd May 2014 at 08:49

Plessy oil separator 🙂 Found in the Oxy system of most British aircraft..Nice find..

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By: Whitley_Project - 3rd May 2014 at 06:24

Yup – oil/water separating tank. Used on many ww2 raf aircraft

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By: battle - 2nd May 2014 at 23:42

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281312183314?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

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By: Whitley_Project - 2nd May 2014 at 19:05

Is it a bit like a tapering rectangle in shape?

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By: Arabella-Cox - 2nd May 2014 at 16:51

Can’t say for sure as I’m at work but I think 37J covers aircraft hydraulic equipment and fittings.

As for 218F – no idea, sorry.