JVL’s RV-14: Wings, Fuel Tanks (Part 13)

This blog was created to memorialize the building process of my Van's Aircraft RV-14 and to satisfy the requirements for certification in the Experimental Amateur Built Aircraft category. It will also serve as a central location for ME to reference in the future on processes and techniques I used during the build. Additionally, it will allow my family, friends, and other interested builders the opportunity to follow along during my build…..and might be helpful to someone along the way.

Friday, July 20, 2018

Wings, Fuel Tanks (Part 13)

I’m almost ready to start with Proseal!! However, prior to doing that I need to rivet together a few pieces that are outside the Tanks. The picture below shows the 11 pieces (outside the Tank) that need to be riveted together for the Left Fuel Tank.

Below shows the same 11 pieces (also outside the Tank) that need to be riveted together for the Right Fuel Tank.

And here are the two Tank Attach Brackets with all the parts and pieces riveted together.

Next, I riveted the five K1000-08D nutplates to each Fuel Tank Inboard Rib-Aft. The plans indicate NO SEALANT is required for the installation of these nutplates.

The Left Inboard Rib shows the shophead side of the rivets with the nutplates installed (internal part of the tank) and the Right Inboard Rib shows the manufactured heads of the rivets (external part of the tank).