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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.]]> rlborger photo Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:35:59 +0000 http://europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/Fuel+Tank+Replacement/03+Removal/IMG_6976.JPG.html http://europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/Fuel+Tank+Replacement/03+Removal/IMG_6976.JPG.html
At this point all that's left is that portion of the tank which was bonded to the back of the back rest.]]> rlborger photo Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:35:59 +0000 http://europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/Fuel+Tank+Replacement/03+Removal/IMG_6971.JPG.html http://europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/Fuel+Tank+Replacement/03+Removal/IMG_6971.JPG.html
The top of the old tank exposed. At this point the rotary tool was used to attack the old tank. ]]> rlborger photo Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:35:58 +0000 http://europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/Fuel+Tank+Replacement/03+Removal/IMG_6969.JPG.html http://europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/Fuel+Tank+Replacement/03+Removal/IMG_6969.JPG.html
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!]]> rlborger photo Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:35:58 +0000 http://europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/Fuel+Tank+Replacement/03+Removal/IMG_6966.JPG.html http://europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/Fuel+Tank+Replacement/03+Removal/IMG_6966.JPG.html
Selfie of the protective gear needed. There was a LOT of fiberglass dust flying during the cutting.]]> rlborger photo Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:35:58 +0000 http://europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/Fuel+Tank+Replacement/03+Removal/IMG_6962.JPG.html http://europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/Fuel+Tank+Replacement/03+Removal/IMG_6962.JPG.html
The cut on the front side]]> rlborger photo Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:35:57 +0000 http://europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/Fuel+Tank+Replacement/03+Removal/IMG_6961.JPG.html http://europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/Fuel+Tank+Replacement/03+Removal/IMG_6961.JPG.html
The cut on the real side]]> rlborger photo Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:35:57 +0000 http://europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/Fuel+Tank+Replacement/03+Removal/IMG_6960.JPG.html http://europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/Fuel+Tank+Replacement/03+Removal/IMG_6960.JPG.html
The rotary tool that did most of the cutting. Front and rear sides of the back rest.]]> rlborger photo Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:35:56 +0000 http://europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/Fuel+Tank+Replacement/03+Removal/IMG_6958.JPG.html http://europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/Fuel+Tank+Replacement/03+Removal/IMG_6958.JPG.html
Tear out the interior to gain access to the upper part of the back where the fuel tank resides.]]> rlborger photo Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:35:56 +0000 http://europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/Fuel+Tank+Replacement/03+Removal/IMG_6960+1.JPG.html http://europaowners.org/gallery2/v/N914XL/Fuel+Tank+Replacement/03+Removal/IMG_6960+1.JPG.html
One needs some room near the cockpit so the wings come off. In addition, all the connections to the fuel tank were removed.]]> rlborger photo Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:35:55 +0000