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Builder Name:	Chris Wagner -

Project:	Tucano Replica - VIEW REPORTS
Total Hours:	612
Total Flight Time:
Start/Last Date:	Apr 12, 2022 - No Finish Date
Engine:	Rotax 912iS
Panel:	Advance Flight Systems

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Nov 26, 2023 Fuel Tank Assembly - (4 hours)

Category: Fuel System

Complete assembly of the second wing tank.
I used the support brackets which made it mush easier to assemble and was less messy.
I pressure test it in a few days.

Assembling

Applying sealant

Riveting

Completed fuel tanks

Cleco'ing

Nov 19, 2023 Fuel tanks - (8 hours)

Category: Fuel System

Began assembly of the two wing fuel tanks.
The construction is similar to a flap - but thicker.
However, fuel tank sealant has to be applied during the final assemble - messy task.
Fuel tanks pop rivets are used - something I've never seen before.
Completed the final assembly of one of the tanks. Will need to add more sealant on the outside.
Once the sealant is dry - in a few days - I'll check for leaks.

apllying sealant to ribs

ribs with trap door to reduce fuel movement inside the tanks

cleaning off excess sealant

fuel tanks pop rivet

riveting fuel tank

initial assembls

final assembly with sealant applied

added another layer of sealant around the edges the