Saturday, October 31, 2009

October 13, 2009: Fuel Tank started!



P. 37-02, steps 1-8. Separated fuel tank parts, deburred and attached the T-407 ring to the Fwd tank bulkhead (T-1202). Moved on to the Fwd Tank Bracket, to MCS #40 holes, rivet nutplates to the bracket.

Will continue the tank during next work session. Need to get all parts in order and prepped for sealant. Researched options for cleaning parts as per plans and settled on Alum Prep. After my purchase, I talked with Marty S and he told me he used acetone with good results. Darned it! I could of had an acetone:[

Need to buy fuel lube pipe thread sealing paste.

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