Tag: flaring tool

Completed Fuel System (Section 31)

Fabricated the fuel lines from metal tube. Installed the AN fluid fittings and flared the ends. Bent the lines using a tubing bender according to the dimensions in the plans. The 1:1 drawings in the plans were super helpful.

I got the loctite called out in the instructions for the fuel selector and used it on the screws to attach the fittings to the valve body. Then I installed the valve into the fuselage along with the fuel lines.

 

 

 

Today’s Time (hours): 3.0
Fuselage Time (hours): 139.0
Total Time (hours): 593.5

Continued building left tank

Sealed and riveted the J channel stiffener to the tank skin.

 

Installed the tank attach bracket assembly and added a fillet of sealant to the seam with the forward rib. I used an inspection mirror to ensure I got good coverage.

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Made up the fuel vent line and installed into the tank.

 

Sealed and riveted the aft inboard tank rib in place. I installed the bulkhead fitting for the vent line and connected the vent line to it.

 

I didn’t have enough sealant left to fillet the aft rib. So I’ll do that in the next session.

 

Today’s Time (hours): 3.0
Wing Time (hours): 205.0
Total Time (hours): 357.0