I received the 3D-printed spacer and continued with the installation of the pitot.
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Month: October 2018
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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Fuel tank parts inventory
Starting with the fuel tanks by laying the parts out. I noted some issues.
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Pitot tube installation part 1
I prepared for the pitot installation.
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Pitot tubes and wires
Now that the wires for the lights are ready I started with the wires and plumbing of the heated Garmin pitot.
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