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02-14-2017, 06:55 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Vermont
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Fuel Tank Access Panel
Things were moving to smoothly:-)
I added fuel to my tanks and found a seeping (very slow) leak from the inboard forward corner of the left tank. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3h...6=w699-h931-no
It was recommended to me that I add an access panel and fix the from the inside. Anyone add an access panel to the tank in the area of the wing walk?
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Mike
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02-14-2017, 07:45 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
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..not sure
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02-14-2017, 12:30 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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The builder of my RV-10 did a pretty poor job on the tanks. I had a leaky baffle and several weeping rivets. It was no big deal to cut access holes with a 5" hole saw. Van's sells cover plate kits complete with sealed end blind rivets. The hard part is finding the real location of the leak and cleaning it adequately.

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02-14-2017, 02:43 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Guy, did you pull those tanks? Is that job as bad as I think it is? Any tips for others in your shoes in the future?
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02-14-2017, 03:44 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: X35 - Ocala, FL
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Removing the tanks isn't that bad. The main thing is if you have the wings painted, use a paint cutter to score the paint before removing the screws so the paint doesn't chip.
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02-15-2017, 10:02 AM
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I did it
I had to tremove the tanks this summer after we go tback from Oshkosh. A funky bird strike that made a tiny dent under the wind right at the back edge of the tank and cause a small leak. A few hours to take off and another few to put back on for essentially a 5 minute fix.
The main issue for me is my wing non slip is painted on, so I had to dig out those screws, then get creative filling them after I put it back together.
A nice air ratchet really helps with all the bolts to the spar.
All in all, could've been worse.
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02-15-2017, 10:04 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: albuquerque, nm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kyle Boatright
Guy, did you pull those tanks? Is that job as bad as I think it is? Any tips for others in your shoes in the future?
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It's not too bad. Wear long sleeves though.
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02-15-2017, 10:16 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Tuttle, Oklahoma
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Here, let me go ahead and search this topic for you. . . Ok, done. Here you go:
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...rchid=30281158
Lots of people have been there as well ( including me) and have answered your question in these threads. Enjoy your time reading them.
The Nike slogan holds merit for this situation. If you are contemplating whether to cut a very large hole in your fuel tank to fix another hole. "Just Do It!"
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02-17-2017, 06:06 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Vermont
Posts: 123
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Tank removal
Guys,
OK 5 of 7 off 2 to go, not looking forward to finding the leak, thank for the help. Wish I had read the long sleeve hint before . . . chicks dig scars right:-).
Last edited by Drippy : 02-17-2017 at 06:17 PM.
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03-27-2017, 07:14 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Orlando FL
Posts: 74
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Nike Slogan
So the post in this thread pushed me over the top. After a long afternoon yesterday of despair having found enough leaks to classify my tanks as a sub with a screen door I started reading the threads and I am ready. Sealing on the outside won't get it done. And the panels and closure aren't the end of the world. Just more work.
I am still on the horns over the HF Aircraft Tool 5 inch hole saw or the ACS Hole cutter.
And I have searched the Van's Aircraft website catalog for the cover and rivet kit. Is it the one called COVER AND RIVETS
FUEL TANK REPAIR KIT for $8.10. I saw one photo where there was a doubler and nutplates. I suppose that is the second mile for maybe someday?
Thanks
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