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IMG_7290
Bonded in the foam and cork support for the "ledge" at the front of the tank.
Date: 02/14/2014
Views: 8126
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IMG_6978
The crack as viewed from the top side.
Date: 10/19/2013
Views: 7679
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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: 7532
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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: 16252
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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: 10043
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IMG_7319
A test fit of the top. Check of the front.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 7811
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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: 8302
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IMG_7305
Checked, double checked and again checked all the fits.
Date: 02/16/2014
Views: 8404
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IMG_7736
Reinstalled the shoulder harnesses and seats
Date: 05/10/2014
Views: 10312
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IMG_7567
Time to start putting upholstery back in place.
Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 8995
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IMG_7004
Here you see that the fuel outlets won't go past the pitch connection rod between the sticks. And this can not be removed to be replaced at a later date. The outlets have to be trimmed back by about 1/4 in (6.4 mm).
Date: 10/22/2013
Views: 8812
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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: 7382
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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: 10278
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IMG_7738
Everything pretty much back together. Eight months work at this point.
Date: 05/10/2014
Views: 15101
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IMG_7335
New sight gage connection clamped and fuel tight. The outlet to the fuel selector has been connected.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 8598
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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: 9025
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IMG_6956
Back side of the new tank.
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 7465
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IMG_7383
Port fuel outlet . There was one small leak on the outlet to the fuel selector. I had wrenches ready, just in case, so it was easy to tighten that last bit to end the leak.
Date: 02/23/2014
Views: 7740
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IMG_7322
Checking the back.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 9996
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IMG_7712
Door sill repaired.
Date: 05/04/2014
Views: 10052
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