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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: 4524
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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: 4479
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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: 4471
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IMG_7005
The space with the aileron tie rod and starboard side support removed.
Date: 10/22/2013
Views: 4436
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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: 4374
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IMG_7314
The port side outlet installed. Fuel outlet to the fuel selector is on the starboard side and the outlet to the new sight gage on the port side.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 4362
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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: 4356
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IMG_7015
Finally, the new tank is in place. More or less.
Date: 10/23/2013
Views: 4338
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IMG_7231
One final check to make sure everything fits and supports the tank.
Date: 01/26/2014
Views: 4312
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IMG_6855
But I can't get it past the entrance to the tank. Looks like I'll have to tear into things.
Date: 10/01/2013
Views: 4309
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IMG_6961
The cut on the real side
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 4302
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IMG_7235
A strip being bonded to the front wall.
Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 4270
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IMG_6962
The cut on the front side
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 4258
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IMG_6977
The white stuff you see is low-expansion foam that was squirted in to provide support so this wouldn't happen. Unfortunately, I could not get foam under the port side sufficiently to support that side. That's where the crack developed.
Date: 10/19/2013
Views: 4243
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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: 4223
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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: 4186
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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: 4160
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IMG_6978
The crack as viewed from the top side.
Date: 10/19/2013
Views: 4144
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IMG_7430
The front has bonded nicely around the sight gage entry.
Date: 03/11/2014
Views: 4144
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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: 4137
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