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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: 15801
 
 
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IMG_7738
 
Everything pretty much back together.  Eight months work at this point.
 
Date: 05/10/2014
 
Views: 14888
 
 
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IMG_7704
 
And fixing the passenger side door sill.
 
Date: 05/02/2014
 
Views: 12221
 
 
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IMG_7730
 
Returned the upholstery on to the back.
 
Date: 05/09/2014
 
Views: 11475
 
 
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IMG_6995
 
The cutout in the passenger door sill  now allows entry of the tank.
 
Date: 10/21/2013
 
Views: 11035
 
 
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IMG_7312
 
With one final overall fit of the tank.
 
Date: 02/17/2014
 
Views: 10869
 
 
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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: 10699
 
 
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IMG_7321
 
Checking the back.
 
Date: 02/17/2014
 
Views: 10392
 
 
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IMG_7735
 
Not as nice as it was but still not looking too shabby.
 
Date: 05/10/2014
 
Views: 10328
 
 
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IMG_7324
 
Checking the back.  Looks like a good fit overall.
 
Date: 02/17/2014
 
Views: 10205
 
 
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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: 10167
 
 
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IMG_7736
 
Reinstalled the shoulder harnesses and seats
 
Date: 05/10/2014
 
Views: 10143
 
 
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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: 9981
 
 
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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: 9979
 
 
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IMG_7568
 
And reconnecting the aileron tie rods.
 
Date: 03/29/2014
 
Views: 9976
 
 
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IMG_7712
 
Door sill repaired.
 
Date: 05/04/2014
 
Views: 9971
 
 
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IMG_7322
 
Checking the back.
 
Date: 02/17/2014
 
Views: 9903
 
 
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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: 9898
 
 
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IMG_7233
 
2-ply fiberglass strips were made up to be bonded to the inside of the unit.  These strips went on all 4 sides.  Here the strip is being bonded to the aft wall.
 
Date: 01/26/2014
 
Views: 9894
 
 
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IMG_7365
 
Getting the sight gage plumbing in place.
 
Date: 02/22/2014
 
Views: 9892
 
 
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