Test fit and mounting of the fittings and brackets of left and right rib 101.
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Fuel tank brackets
Preparing the fuel tank brackets.
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Pitot installation fix and new leak test
I fixed the leak at the flare, moved to Nyloseal and did another leak test with a digital meter.
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Leak test pitot tube
Spread over the last days I did some leak testing of the pitot tube.
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Pitot tube installation part 2
I received the 3D-printed spacer and continued with the installation of the pitot.
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More sealant for the stringers
Peter V. advised me to use more sealant for the fillet seams of the stringers, so I added another layer.
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Fuel tank stringers
First round of tank sealant session was riveting the stringers to the skin.
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Fuel tank sealant test
I received the tank sealant and sealant gun so I could experiment with the “goop”.
Also I looked at the fit of the fuel cap and drain valve.
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Fuel tanks fit
Match-drill and cleco left tank.
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Fuel tank jigs and test fit
Next important step is to start with the fuel tanks.
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