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IMG_7029
Supporting material in the form of rigid polyurethane sheet and micro/epoxy mix are laid out on the bottom of the fuselage.
Date: 10/31/2013
Views: 4887
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IMG_7535
Then we had a bit of drama as the sink developed a leak in the feed line.
Date: 03/20/2014
Views: 6378
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IMG_6961
The cut on the real side
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 5481
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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: 5166
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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: 5289
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IMG_7365
Getting the sight gage plumbing in place.
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 6898
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IMG_7769
And this is the 1 gallon measure used to return fuel to the tank.
Date: 05/18/2014
Views: 7432
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IMG_6985
And no amount of "coaxing" will prevail allowing entrance.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 5094
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IMG_6956
Back side of the new tank.
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 4847
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IMG_7005
The space with the aileron tie rod and starboard side support removed.
Date: 10/22/2013
Views: 5633
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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: 5535
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IMG_7536
It was a pretty good flow of water for a while. Flooding the back of the hanger. No real damage as, from previous experience, I try to keep things off the hanger floor in any case.
Date: 03/20/2014
Views: 7227
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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: 5099
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IMG_7736
Reinstalled the shoulder harnesses and seats
Date: 05/10/2014
Views: 6337
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IMG_6978
The crack as viewed from the top side.
Date: 10/19/2013
Views: 5072
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IMG_7015
Finally, the new tank is in place. More or less.
Date: 10/23/2013
Views: 5451
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IMG_7568
And reconnecting the aileron tie rods.
Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 6740
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IMG_7356
The starboard side outlet with all fuel lines connected.
Date: 02/19/2014
Views: 4886
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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: 4616
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IMG_7305
Checked, double checked and again checked all the fits.
Date: 02/16/2014
Views: 5617
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