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IMG_7393
Shot bags (25 lbs each) to hold the top in place for the final bonding. 2 plies of fiberglass over a micro filler in the cut.
Date: 03/01/2014
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IMG_7768
There's 18 gallons of AvGas in those 4 5-gallon gas cans.
Date: 05/18/2014
Views: 7335
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IMG_7382
Blue fuel in the tank.
Date: 02/23/2014
Views: 7289
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IMG_7015
Finally, the new tank is in place. More or less.
Date: 10/23/2013
Views: 7286
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IMG_7005
The space with the aileron tie rod and starboard side support removed.
Date: 10/22/2013
Views: 7268
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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: 7255
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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: 7169
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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: 7154
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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: 7139
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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: 7131
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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: 7093
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IMG_6977
The white stuff you see is low-expansion foam that was squirted in to provide support so this wouldn't happen. Unfortunately, I could not get foam under the port side sufficiently to support that side. That's where the crack developed.
Date: 10/19/2013
Views: 7076
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IMG_6996
You also have to make sure you clear all the cables, plumbing and wiring in the "tunnel" area.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 6994
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IMG_7226
Here the urethane on the aluminum ledge has also been covered with cork. The cork both served to protect the tank and the urethane.
Date: 01/19/2014
Views: 6965
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IMG_7235
A strip being bonded to the front wall.
Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 6898
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IMG_7314
The port side outlet installed. Fuel outlet to the fuel selector is on the starboard side and the outlet to the new sight gage on the port side.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 6867
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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: 6856
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IMG_7231
One final check to make sure everything fits and supports the tank.
Date: 01/26/2014
Views: 6844
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IMG_7027
The underside of the fuel tank is covered in plastic wrap which will prevent the tank from bonding to the epoxy in the micro.
Date: 10/30/2013
Views: 6842
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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: 6831
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