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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
Views: 4068
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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: 4156
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IMG_7324
Checking the back. Looks like a good fit overall.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 5755
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IMG_6982
The tank must go into this space.
Date: 10/21/2013
Views: 4676
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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: 5154
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IMG_6971
The top of the old tank exposed. At this point the rotary tool was used to attack the old tank.
Date: 10/18/2013
Views: 3737
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IMG_7367
Applying the fiberglass/epoxy strips to the starboard side.
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 4542
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IMG_6957
Front side of the new tank.
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 3821
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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: 4353
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IMG_7768
There's 18 gallons of AvGas in those 4 5-gallon gas cans.
Date: 05/18/2014
Views: 4650
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IMG_7321
Checking the back.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 5811
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IMG_7712
Door sill repaired.
Date: 05/04/2014
Views: 5247
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IMG_7282
Two venting outlets.
Date: 02/13/2014
Views: 4465
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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: 5144
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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: 3953
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IMG_7374
The filtering funnel keeps crap out of the fuel tank
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 3440
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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: 5411
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IMG_6960
The rotary tool that did most of the cutting. Front and rear sides of the back rest.
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 3831
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IMG_7235
A strip being bonded to the front wall.
Date: 01/31/2014
Views: 4123
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IMG_7232
Must have had the tank in/out two dozen times determining necessary clearances and supports.
Date: 01/26/2014
Views: 4163
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