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IMG_7568
And reconnecting the aileron tie rods.
Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 5319
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IMG_7305
Checked, double checked and again checked all the fits.
Date: 02/16/2014
Views: 4426
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IMG_7367
Applying the fiberglass/epoxy strips to the starboard side.
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 4618
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IMG_7312
With one final overall fit of the tank.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 6144
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IMG_6973_em_sa
Here I have annotated the important elements. The red outlines the fiberglass support bonded to the bottom of the tank. Blue arrow points to the blue crack. The crack formed exactly as a stress analysis says it should, at 45ยบ to the corner of that supp
Date: 10/18/2013
Views: 3347
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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: 3764
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IMG_6956
Back side of the new tank.
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 3858
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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: 4134
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IMG_7704
And fixing the passenger side door sill.
Date: 05/02/2014
Views: 6666
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IMG_7382
Blue fuel in the tank.
Date: 02/23/2014
Views: 3875
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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: 3630
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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: 4439
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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: 3565
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IMG_7430
The front has bonded nicely around the sight gage entry.
Date: 03/11/2014
Views: 4063
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IMG_7231
One final check to make sure everything fits and supports the tank.
Date: 01/26/2014
Views: 4227
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IMG_7315
The starboard side outlet installed. Fuel outlet to the fuel selector is on the port side and fuel return from the engine is on the starboard side.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 4576
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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: 3917
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IMG_7005
The space with the aileron tie rod and starboard side support removed.
Date: 10/22/2013
Views: 4334
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IMG_7285
The new sight gage running up the back rest. 2 P-clips hold it in place. The new sight gage is also back lit with a strip of LED lights.
Date: 02/13/2014
Views: 4038
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IMG_7735
Not as nice as it was but still not looking too shabby.
Date: 05/10/2014
Views: 4973
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