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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: 5453
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IMG_7231
One final check to make sure everything fits and supports the tank.
Date: 01/26/2014
Views: 5259
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IMG_6956
Back side of the new tank.
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 4785
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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: 4840
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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: 7093
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IMG_6995
The cutout in the passenger door sill now allows entry of the tank.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 7452
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IMG_7367
Applying the fiberglass/epoxy strips to the starboard side.
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 5717
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IMG_6971
The top of the old tank exposed. At this point the rotary tool was used to attack the old tank.
Date: 10/18/2013
Views: 4774
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IMG_6960
The rotary tool that did most of the cutting. Front and rear sides of the back rest.
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 4859
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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: 5337
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IMG_7282
Two venting outlets.
Date: 02/13/2014
Views: 5592
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IMG_7321
Checking the back.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 7289
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IMG_7438
The back is well bonded across the width of the wall, as are the two sides.
Date: 03/11/2014
Views: 6678
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IMG_7015
Finally, the new tank is in place. More or less.
Date: 10/23/2013
Views: 5373
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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: 6759
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IMG_7366
Applying the fiberglass/epoxy strips to the port side. Plastic wrap to prevent the epoxy from bonding to the tools used to hold the strip in place.
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 6444
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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: 5049
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IMG_6978
The crack as viewed from the top side.
Date: 10/19/2013
Views: 4999
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IMG_6957
Front side of the new tank.
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 4729
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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: 5526
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