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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: 5359
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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: 6708
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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: 5497
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IMG_7770
Calibrated sight gage with LED illumination. This really does help identify the fuel level. FYI: 6 gal to the bottom of the lower P-Clip, 7 gal to the top of the P-Clip, 8 gal to the 1st white tie, 9 gal to the 2nd tie, 10 gal to the 1st black tie, 12 g
Date: 05/18/2014
Views: 5981
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IMG_6989
In addition, the aileron tie rod between the sticks is in the way and will have to come out.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 6749
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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: 5475
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IMG_7305
Checked, double checked and again checked all the fits.
Date: 02/16/2014
Views: 5569
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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: 5108
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IMG_7382
Blue fuel in the tank.
Date: 02/23/2014
Views: 5059
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IMG_6956
Back side of the new tank.
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 4801
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IMG_7281
This picture illustrates how the new vent will be installed to obtain the best venting possible within the limits of the tank.
Date: 02/13/2014
Views: 5631
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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: 6079
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IMG_6978
The crack as viewed from the top side.
Date: 10/19/2013
Views: 5016
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IMG_7730
Returned the upholstery on to the back.
Date: 05/09/2014
Views: 6881
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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: 4868
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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: 4643
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IMG_7430
The front has bonded nicely around the sight gage entry.
Date: 03/11/2014
Views: 5062
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IMG_7231
One final check to make sure everything fits and supports the tank.
Date: 01/26/2014
Views: 5281
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IMG_7568
And reconnecting the aileron tie rods.
Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 6650
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IMG_7322
Checking the back.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 6595
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