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IMG_7384
Starboard side fuel outlet. No leaks here
Date: 02/23/2014
Views: 3609
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IMG_7313
The filler neck and vent installed in the tank.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 4674
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IMG_7383
Port fuel outlet . There was one small leak on the outlet to the fuel selector. I had wrenches ready, just in case, so it was easy to tighten that last bit to end the leak.
Date: 02/23/2014
Views: 3817
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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: 4429
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IMG_7305
Checked, double checked and again checked all the fits.
Date: 02/16/2014
Views: 4473
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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: 4718
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IMG_7568
And reconnecting the aileron tie rods.
Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 5365
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IMG_7029
Supporting material in the form of rigid polyurethane sheet and micro/epoxy mix are laid out on the bottom of the fuselage.
Date: 10/31/2013
Views: 3966
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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: 3961
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IMG_7735
Not as nice as it was but still not looking too shabby.
Date: 05/10/2014
Views: 5012
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IMG_7321
Checking the back.
Date: 02/17/2014
Views: 5986
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IMG_7567
Time to start putting upholstery back in place.
Date: 03/29/2014
Views: 5067
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IMG_7365
Getting the sight gage plumbing in place.
Date: 02/22/2014
Views: 5530
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IMG_7382
Blue fuel in the tank.
Date: 02/23/2014
Views: 3907
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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: 3850
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IMG_6962
The cut on the front side
Date: 10/17/2013
Views: 4218
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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: 4475
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IMG_6960 1
One needs some room near the cockpit so the wings come off. In addition, all the connections to the fuel tank were removed.
Date: 11/10/2013
Views: 4119
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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: 4201
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IMG_6962
Old 1/4 in (6.4 mm) vent on the top. Totally inadequate for the job. New 3/8 in (9.5 mm) vent on the bottom.
Date: 11/13/2013
Views: 4130
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