Jun 09, 2022     Finished Right Tank Cover rework (and all fuel tank cover changes!!!) - (1.4 hours)       Category: Wings

Worked at the hangar today. Finally completed the fuel tank related SBs. The vent connection on the right tank was previously torqued and covered with proseal so I did not try to retorque it. Otherwise work was completed the same as on the left tank.
Used McMaster-Carr 92185A194 super-corrosion-resistant 316 Stainless Steel Socket Head 8-32 x 1/2 screws for easier access if tank covers must be removed with wings installed.
Complied with SB 06-2-23, Safetying of standard and flop type fuel pickup tubes, terminating.
Complied with SB 04-2-1, Inspect fuel tanks, terminating.

  Jun 08, 2022     Finished Left tank cover rework! - (1.5 hours)       Category: Wings

Worked at hangar today. Torqued vent line fitting to 58 inch pounds. Mixed up proseal using my new triple beam balance to get the right ratio. Cleaned up sealing surfaces, applied a thin layer of proseal to the outside surface of the tank and the inside of the cover. I did not use the optional cork gasket. The difficult part was inserting the fuel pickup and level sensor into the tank and getting the first two screws in the holes to ensure the cover is properly positioned without smearing proseal around on everything. Then I added a small dab of proseal around each hole and at the bottom of the head of each screw and started all the screws. Then tightened all the screws a little at a time until proseal started squeezing out slightly around the cover.
I started out with two gloves and had to remove them eventually because I got proseal all over them and had trouble holding the small screws. The next tank cover should be easier.

  Jun 06, 2022     Tank cover again - (.5 hour) Category: Wings

Worked at hangar today. Got there and found I was missing a few tools. Picked up tools at a local Harbor Freight. Cleaned loose proseal from inside tank (left over from removing the covers). Realized I was still missing tools and gave up for the day. Took up a lot of the day without much progress.
On the bright side we found a new restaurant in Taylor that has some interesting vegan options!

  May 15, 2022     Fuel tank covers and gear mount weldments - (1.1 hours) Category: Wings

Inspected fuel tank cover safety wire and determined they are acceptable to use.
Started install, inspect and filing on right gear leg mount so holes line up with holes in the spar. Completed 5 of the top 8 holes. See paper notes for details on fit and which two holes are the master ones used for alignment of weldment.
Work not included in hours logged included keeping up with VAF posts and working on budget for 2022, 2023 and 2024.

  May 14, 2022     More Safety Wire - (.9 hour)       Category: Wings

Redid safety wire on both cover plates after filing a small notch in the brackets to help keep the safety wire from slipping over the bracket. I think I am happy with these, but will inspect tomorrow.
The following are not included in the time logged for today, but are aviation related.
I volunteered at the EAA Chapter 187 Young Eagle Event all morning. I escorted a lot of excited kids out to the airplanes so they could get their first flight in a small airplane. I can't wait to fly my grandkids for the first time.
I also read more aviation magazines and searched for software to help with electrical schematics.
I also unpacked my new triple beam balance that I will use to weigh two part epoxies for tank sealant and fiberglass. The resolution is about 10 times better than the scale I was trying to use.

  May 13, 2022     Torqued fuel pick fittings and started safety wire - (1 hour)       Category: Wings

Reviewed SB instructions, tested torque wrench, torqued both fuel pickup fittings with pickup rotated to proper position and made first attempt at safety wire for both fittings. Will inspect tomorrow and may redo the safety wire.

  May 11, 2022     Fuel tank Service Bulletins - (.8 hour)       Category: Wings

Worked in the hangar today. Figured out where I quit working on the two fuel tank service bulletins. Test fit fuel tank cover plates and adjusted fuel pickup lines. Tried to tighten AN nuts and decided to bring the cover plates and tools back to the house and complete the tightening and safety wire work before doing the final install at the hangar.