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IMG_7704
And fixing the passenger side door sill.
Date: 05/02/2014
Views: 15374
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IMG_7367
Applying the fiberglass/epoxy strips to the starboard side.
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 11019
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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: 13520
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IMG_6962
Old 1/4 in (6.4 mm) vent on the top. Totally inadequate for the job. New 3/8 in (9.5 mm) vent on the bottom.
Date: 11/13/2013
Views: 9818
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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: 10590
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IMG_7027
The underside of the fuel tank is covered in plastic wrap which will prevent the tank from bonding to the epoxy in the micro.
Date: 10/30/2013
Views: 9990
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IMG_6960 1
One needs some room near the cockpit so the wings come off. In addition, all the connections to the fuel tank were removed.
Date: 11/10/2013
Views: 10276
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IMG_7730
Returned the upholstery on to the back.
Date: 05/09/2014
Views: 16277
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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: 10410
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IMG_7282
Two venting outlets.
Date: 02/13/2014
Views: 10744
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IMG_7382
Blue fuel in the tank.
Date: 02/23/2014
Views: 10669
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IMG_7233
2-ply fiberglass strips were made up to be bonded to the inside of the unit. These strips went on all 4 sides. Here the strip is being bonded to the aft wall.
Date: 01/26/2014
Views: 12477
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IMG_6975
The crack as viewed from the underside. it is about 1 5/8 in (4 cm) long and 1/32 in (1 mm) wide. Notice the blue staining on the underside surface.
Date: 10/19/2013
Views: 11317
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IMG_6962
The cut on the front side
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 11055
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IMG_7430
The front has bonded nicely around the sight gage entry.
Date: 03/11/2014
Views: 10055
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IMG_7365
Getting the sight gage plumbing in place.
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 12428
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IMG_7231
One final check to make sure everything fits and supports the tank.
Date: 01/26/2014
Views: 9859
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IMG_7767
The sight gage with calibration markers.
Date: 05/18/2014
Views: 13573
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IMG_7232
Must have had the tank in/out two dozen times determining necessary clearances and supports.
Date: 01/26/2014
Views: 10956
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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: 10289
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