Today we finished up the fuel tanks. We first finished up the wiring for the fuel sensors (we needed some additional connectors) and did the final work on installing the fuel pick up tubes. Once that was done we worked on the assembly of the trim tab. The first problem was to bend over the end flaps. We've certainly developed a lot of confidence with metal working and the trim tab looks pretty good (if we do say so ourselves). We did some basic assembly and have set the trim tab aside for the inspector. Speaking of the inspector, the paperwork has been submitted and we're waiting for a call to setup the appointment. We been told that it takes weeks so we're not getting too excited (yet). We'll move back to the fuselage in the interim.
January 22nd
Interior tank shot following installation of the fuel pickup tube.
Exterior tank shot following installation of the fuel pickup tube.
On to the trim tab.
Our trim tab bending tool.
Darren working the drill.
Our new drill we picked up at Air Venture in Oshkosh, but have not included in a picture yet.
Darren cleaning up the trim tab prior to priming it.
January 29th
Bending in the sides of the trim tab.
Scott bending in one side of the trim tab.
The finished product.
Darren trying to look busy.
The trim tab after assembly is complete.
A close up of the trim tab.
The trim tab from another angle.
No comments:
Post a Comment