Saturday, January 2, 2010
Fuel Tank drilled
I have completed the drilling of the fuel tank. I moved the tank over a 1/32 by sanding the edges with a level that had sandpaper on the side of it to take up the gap that was at the leading edge. I had not drilled the screw holes to #19 yet just for that reason. I always leave the holes undersized until I am satisfied with the fitment against the other skin joints. I then drilled the holes to #19. I removed the tank and then pulled it all apart, marking the rib locations on the skin. I then fabbed up the bottom stiffeners for each bay. I drilled the stiffeners to the skin and finally completing the drilling portion. Next is to drill all of the nutplates for the tank attachment. I will then begin the long process of pulling everything apart to debur, dimple and prime for riveting.
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