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RV-9A: Right Fuel Tank - 3/1/2007
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Torqued on the vent tube fitting and applied prosealTorqued on the vent tube fitting and applied proseal
According to the torque setting instructions in the "5P ALUMINUM TUBING" section of the instruction manual, the torque setting for 1/4 inch tubing is 40-65 inch-pounds, and for 3/8 inch tubing it’s 75-125 inch-pounds. I set the final torque setting after checking a Torque Wrench Extension Calculator for recalculating torque setting when using an extension (in my case a crows foot extension).
Time to attach the AN833-6D Bulkhead ElbowTime to attach the AN833-6D Bulkhead Elbow
I pulled out my AD that was put out by Vans showing the method of tie-wiring the pick-up tube AN fitting. Apparently someone had one of these puppies come loose.
Riveted on the anti-rotation and torqued on the elbow fittingRiveted on the anti-rotation and torqued on the elbow fitting
Here's my version of the tie-wire thing. Luckily Vans pre-drilled the attachment holes in the fitting. I really appreciated that! That dude's not coming off!
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