Today I’m working on the fuel tank rib layout for all the various holes that need to be added to the ribs. These are fuel transfer holes, venting hole, and holes for the fuel vent line. There are significant differences here between the RV-4 plans and the HRII Sport Wing plans. In particular, the fuel […]
Fuel Tank – Rear Baffle Access Panels
Good day, today I’m working on the fuel tank rear baffle access panels. As I have the 55 USG extended range tanks on this plane, I’ve opted to install an access panel in each of the fuel tank bays, should I ever need access. In a previous work session, I have already made the T-407 […]
Fuel Tank Drain and Filler Cap
Good day, today I’m working on getting the fuel drain fitting and the fuel tank filler cap fitted to the tank skin. I’m starting out with the easier of the two, the fuel drain fitting. I began with getting it located on the inside of the tank. In the picture below, I have the rear […]
Fuel Tank Anti-Hang Up Guide
Good day, today I’m starting to work on the flop tube fuel pick-up installation, and in particular the anti-hang up guide over the root rib access panel. This is another one of those areas were the HRII Sport Wing plans are silent and the RV-4 plans are very basic in their description. Reviewing many other […]