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IMG_7374
The filtering funnel keeps crap out of the fuel tank
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 5805
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IMG_6972
Standing on the port side looking down into the tank. The leak is that blue line with the lighter blue background.
Date: 10/18/2013
Views: 6657
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IMG_7235
A strip being bonded to the front wall.
Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 6894
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IMG_7730
Returned the upholstery on to the back.
Date: 05/09/2014
Views: 9107
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IMG_6984
But there's no way to get it in. It is too wide to go between the door sills.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 6769
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IMG_7366
Applying the fiberglass/epoxy strips to the port side. Plastic wrap to prevent the epoxy from bonding to the tools used to hold the strip in place.
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 8586
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IMG_7373
The vent system with all vent lines from the fuel sight gage and tank vents connected to the aircraft filler vent system.
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 7483
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IMG_7365
Getting the sight gage plumbing in place.
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 8599
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IMG_7736
Reinstalled the shoulder harnesses and seats
Date: 05/10/2014
Views: 7929
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IMG_6958
Tear out the interior to gain access to the upper part of the back where the fuel tank resides.
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 7164
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IMG_7322
Checking the back.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 8528
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IMG_7438
The back is well bonded across the width of the wall, as are the two sides.
Date: 03/11/2014
Views: 8717
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IMG_7290
Bonded in the foam and cork support for the "ledge" at the front of the tank.
Date: 02/14/2014
Views: 7086
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IMG_6956 1
With the tank removed, the micro and urethane could be covered with cork. The cork serves to protect the tank from abrasion by the support materials. You can also see the strip of urethane applied to the top of the aluminum support for the tank ledge.
Date: 11/10/2013
Views: 7401
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IMG_7393
Shot bags (25 lbs each) to hold the top in place for the final bonding. 2 plies of fiberglass over a micro filler in the cut.
Date: 03/01/2014
Views: 7334
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IMG_6991
Finally, that fore-aft support piece is also in the way and will have to come out.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 7135
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IMG_7319
A test fit of the top. Check of the front.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 6686
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IMG_7568
And reconnecting the aileron tie rods.
Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 8385
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IMG_7030
The tank was then put in place so that the urethane and micro could shape themselves to the bottom of the tank
Date: 10/31/2013
Views: 5838
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IMG_6966
Selfie of the protective gear needed. There was a LOT of fiberglass dust flying during the cutting.
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 7148
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