Finishing bits on the tank
Didnt get much done in the month of May and wont get much done in June either. Work has been that busy. I come home on the weekends and just want to hang out with the kids.
I did, however, get some work done this weekend. Mostly just bits and pieces before the dimple/deburr fun.
First off I had to get the inside rib drilled out and get the doubler ring in place. I did that Friday night. I almost screwed that up, but in the end it worked out just fine. I am still seeing real lack of consistancy with the countersink. Not sure what I’m doing wrong. It’s a pretty brainless operation. Drill until you stop seeing shavings. It’s not that big a deal on the doubler, but on the wing spar its a huge deal.
Next up was fitting the fuel tank cap. I remember really studying this hard on the last wing. It took me a fraction of the time to get it assembled this time. The cap ring has a slight bend in it that fits under the skin. you have to line up that bend just right to get it to fit right. Took me all of 5-mins to get the fit, drill the holes and admire the work.
I also got the sump drilled out. So that is the last of the bits and pieces on the tank. Next up dimpling, deburring and such. After that is the proseal.