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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: 11950
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IMG_7335
New sight gage connection clamped and fuel tight. The outlet to the fuel selector has been connected.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 10295
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IMG_7430
The front has bonded nicely around the sight gage entry.
Date: 03/11/2014
Views: 9621
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IMG_7015
Finally, the new tank is in place. More or less.
Date: 10/23/2013
Views: 9985
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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: 10439
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IMG_7005
The space with the aileron tie rod and starboard side support removed.
Date: 10/22/2013
Views: 9988
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IMG_6996
You also have to make sure you clear all the cables, plumbing and wiring in the "tunnel" area.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 9756
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IMG_6976
At this point all that's left is that portion of the tank which was bonded to the back of the back rest.
Date: 10/19/2013
Views: 9296
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IMG_7231
One final check to make sure everything fits and supports the tank.
Date: 01/26/2014
Views: 9391
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IMG_6978
The crack as viewed from the top side.
Date: 10/19/2013
Views: 9425
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IMG_7281
This picture illustrates how the new vent will be installed to obtain the best venting possible within the limits of the tank.
Date: 02/13/2014
Views: 9490
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IMG_7322
Checking the back.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 12194
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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: 9809
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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: 10118
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IMG_6969
The top of the back rest removed. The rotary tool could not get into the area on the sides. A hacksaw blade was recruited for that effort. And it was an effort!
Date: 10/18/2013
Views: 9998
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IMG_7712
Door sill repaired.
Date: 05/04/2014
Views: 12204
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IMG_7767
The sight gage with calibration markers.
Date: 05/18/2014
Views: 12982
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IMG_6957
Front side of the new tank.
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 9578
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IMG_6985
And no amount of "coaxing" will prevail allowing entrance.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 9433
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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: 9530
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