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IMG_6994
Seeing where the passenger door sill will have to be cut to allow the tank to go in.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 5547
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IMG_7015
Finally, the new tank is in place. More or less.
Date: 10/23/2013
Views: 5404
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IMG_6973
In this view fore is down, aft is up, port to the right and starboard to the left.
Date: 10/18/2013
Views: 4729
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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: 5476
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IMG_7384
Starboard side fuel outlet. No leaks here
Date: 02/23/2014
Views: 4517
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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: 5361
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IMG_7312
With one final overall fit of the tank.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 7439
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IMG_7568
And reconnecting the aileron tie rods.
Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 6654
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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: 4575
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IMG_6858
The old fittings as removed from the old tank. Vent on left, starboard outlet in the middle and port outlet on the right.
Date: 10/01/2013
Views: 6082
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IMG_7014
Next catch was where the filler needed to go into its' position. There was a piece blocking which had to be removed.
Date: 10/23/2013
Views: 6791
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IMG_6961
The cut on the real side
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 5414
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IMG_6982
The tank must go into this space.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 6031
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IMG_7767
The sight gage with calibration markers.
Date: 05/18/2014
Views: 5822
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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: 5638
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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: 5009
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IMG_7730
Returned the upholstery on to the back.
Date: 05/09/2014
Views: 6888
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IMG_7005
The space with the aileron tie rod and starboard side support removed.
Date: 10/22/2013
Views: 5588
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IMG_7367
Applying the fiberglass/epoxy strips to the starboard side.
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 5740
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IMG_6957
Front side of the new tank.
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 4747
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