SECTION 18: FUEL TANK

Build Instruction Updates

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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!)

• Vans
• Plane Lady

Hints

• Deburr the ribs before fluting
• Check threads on leak testing
  • VAF 4/2022...
  • FB 3/2024
• Countersink 3-x skin rivet holes in T-1005
  • VAF 4/2020

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• Figure 3, the rivet diagram, has a hole with no rivet callout. It's near the bottom, roughly in the middle. See this FB post 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:
  • at Spruce Read the comments section, there are some great hints for the tool posted.
  • at Amazon
  • at Spruce