SECTION 18: FUEL TANK: Difference between revisions
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=== Build Instruction Updates === | === Build Instruction Updates === | ||
* | * 4/17/2025 [https://www.vansaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/18_10.pdf 18_10.pdf]<br>Reflects design changes made by the manufacturer of the fuel float on the F-385B and F-385C Fuel Senders.<br>See also this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/9457659304355084 FB thread]. | ||
Check for more recent updates [https://www.vansaircraft.com/service-information-and-revisions/?aircraft=rv-10&doctype=revisions-changes&sort=date here] | Check for more recent updates [https://www.vansaircraft.com/service-information-and-revisions/?aircraft=rv-10&doctype=revisions-changes&sort=date here] | ||
Note: Seems, the T-1004 ribs have changed in 2024 to a -1 revision with a heptagon hole. See this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/7859482994172731 FB thread]. | |||
==== Videos (Definitely watch the Vans Video!) ==== | ==== Videos (Definitely watch the Vans Video!) ==== | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTl827JWz68 Vans] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTl827JWz68 Vans] | ||
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==== Hints ==== | ==== Hints ==== | ||
* Deburr the ribs before fluting | * Deburr the ribs before fluting | ||
* Check threads on leak testing | |||
** [https://vansairforce.net/threads/leak-testing-fuel-tanks.205326 VAF 4/2022...] | |||
** [https://www.facebook.com/groups/272219386521046 FB 3/2024] | |||
* Countersink 3-x skin rivet holes in T-1005 | |||
** [https://vansairforce.net/threads/t-1005-rivet-confusion.188250/ VAF 4/2020] | |||
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* Figure 3, the rivet diagram, has a hole with no rivet callout. It's near the bottom of the diagram, roughly in the middle. This hole is only on the bottom side to get the rear baffle oriented correctly. The flange angles are not the same for upper and lower side. Use the same rivet as for the neighbor ones (AN426AD3-3.5). See this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/8695012687286420 FB post for details]. See also this [https://vansairforce.net/threads/three-holes-in-t-1002.30132/#post-1629687 VAF post for details]. See also this [https://vansairforce.net/threads/fuel-tank-mystery-hole.121986/#post-995109 VAF thread] for details. | |||
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* The aluminum vent line needs to be flared. Otherwise, it may leak later or come apart. Consider buying one of these tools: | * The aluminum vent line needs to be flared. Otherwise, it may leak later or come apart. Consider buying one of these tools: | ||
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** [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/hidutyflaringtool.php?clickkey=115782 at Spruce] | ** [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/hidutyflaringtool.php?clickkey=115782 at Spruce] | ||
[[Category:Hints]] | ==== Capacitive Fuel Senders ==== | ||
A [https://www.overthehills.com/Airplanes/RV-10-Tanks photo gallery] of RV-10 tanks being built with capacitive fuel senders. Has a list of components needed and schematics with dimensions used for the plates. | |||
[Category:Hints]] | |||
Latest revision as of 14:26, 19 April 2025
Build Instruction Updates
- 4/17/2025 18_10.pdf
Reflects design changes made by the manufacturer of the fuel float on the F-385B and F-385C Fuel Senders.
See also this FB thread.
Check for more recent updates here
Note: Seems, the T-1004 ribs have changed in 2024 to a -1 revision with a heptagon hole. See this FB thread.
Videos (Definitely watch the Vans Video!)
Hints
- Deburr the ribs before fluting
- Check threads on leak testing
- Countersink 3-x skin rivet holes in T-1005
Page 18-5
- Figure 3, the rivet diagram, has a hole with no rivet callout. It's near the bottom of the diagram, roughly in the middle. This hole is only on the bottom side to get the rear baffle oriented correctly. The flange angles are not the same for upper and lower side. Use the same rivet as for the neighbor ones (AN426AD3-3.5). See this FB post for details. See also this VAF post for details. See also this VAF thread for details.
Page 18-6
- The aluminum vent line needs to be flared. Otherwise, it may leak later or come apart. Consider buying one of these tools:
Capacitive Fuel Senders
A photo gallery of RV-10 tanks being built with capacitive fuel senders. Has a list of components needed and schematics with dimensions used for the plates.
[Category:Hints]]