JVL’s RV-14: Wings, Fuel Tanks (Part 29)

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.

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Wings, Fuel Tanks (Part 29)

I’ve waited a few days for the Proseal to completely dry on the Right Fuel Tank from the last session. Now that it has dried, I will leak checked the Ribs portion of the tank with some Avgas. In the picture below, I have added fuel to just below the last rivet on the aft side of the Tank Ribs (just below the Vent Line on the right side). Now, I will wait a few days to make sure there are no leaks.

While the Right Tank is sitting, I moved back to the Left Fuel Tank. The rear Tank Baffle and Zee Brackets were riveted into place during a previous session. I want to put Proseal on the outside of the rear Tank Baffle and Zee Brackets. Initially, I brushed adhesion promoter on the dried Proseal from the initial install of the Baffle and Zee Brackets. After waiting the required 30 minutes, I mixed up some Proseal and brushed it along all the seams and rivet lines. The Proseal I added is shown below in black. Now, I’ll wait a few days for the Proseal to dry.