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IMG_7736
Reinstalled the shoulder harnesses and seats
Date: 05/10/2014
Views: 12861
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IMG_7365
Getting the sight gage plumbing in place.
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 11242
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IMG_7768
There's 18 gallons of AvGas in those 4 5-gallon gas cans.
Date: 05/18/2014
Views: 11818
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IMG_7730
Returned the upholstery on to the back.
Date: 05/09/2014
Views: 14268
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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: 11155
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IMG_6985
And no amount of "coaxing" will prevail allowing entrance.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 8689
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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: 9537
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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: 12487
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IMG_6957
Front side of the new tank.
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 8734
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IMG_7324
Checking the back. Looks like a good fit overall.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 11523
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IMG_7230
It was determined that a 1/4 in (6.4 mm) thick piece of rigid urethane foam topped with cork was needed to support the front "ledge" of the tank so it wouldn't sag.
Date: 01/26/2014
Views: 10301
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IMG_7319
A test fit of the top. Check of the front.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 8890
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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: 9216
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IMG_6969
The top of the back rest removed. The rotary tool could not get into the area on the sides. A hacksaw blade was recruited for that effort. And it was an effort!
Date: 10/18/2013
Views: 9356
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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: 11162
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IMG_6962
The cut on the front side
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 9843
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IMG_6975
The crack as viewed from the underside. it is about 1 5/8 in (4 cm) long and 1/32 in (1 mm) wide. Notice the blue staining on the underside surface.
Date: 10/19/2013
Views: 10152
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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: 9168
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IMG_7712
Door sill repaired.
Date: 05/04/2014
Views: 11395
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IMG_7535
Then we had a bit of drama as the sink developed a leak in the feed line.
Date: 03/20/2014
Views: 10754
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