Cozy MKIV Builder's Log Book - September 1998
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
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9/6/98 |
- Test fuel tank to 1500 ft. pressure - all previously found leaks fixed - new leak at
rear top of inboard diagonal bulkhead - flox and BID will fix
- Test fuel tank leak after grinding clear
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2 hrs |
9/12/98 |
- Test to 1500 ft - find leaks at tank cap and sender
- Lithium grease on cap and gasket sealant on sender
- Retest to 1500 ft. - still slow leak
- Level fuselage
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2 hrs |
9/20/98 |
- Remove fuel valve from line - cap line and retest to 1500 ft.
- Move table - switch to left side wing/strake assembly
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2 hrs |
9/25/98 |
- Still slow leak - fill tank with water - pump to 1 1/2 ft. water pressure - use
manometer instead of altimeter - pop top of tank off of R33!!!
- Cut open top of strake - sand and trim for fixing
- Cut rest of LWA9 bushings to length for wing and spar
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3 hrs |
9/27/98 |
- Finish fitting strake top for repairs
- Flox in position on R33
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2 hrs |
9/28/98 |
- Glass 2 BID on repair bottom skin
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2 hrs |
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