Piper J3
Well Known Member
I need to do both the Fuel Tank and Landing Gear SB?s on the RV-12 I recently bought. I want to do the fuel tank first and I?m considering buying a new completed tank directly from Van?s.
I have a question? If I install the new tank now, can the tank remain in position during the landing gear upgrade or does the tank need to be removed for that SB? I think I read in VAF that the tank can remain in position but you need to be careful when drilling out rivets for the new skin doubler so that the drill doesn?t protrude and damage the tank. I can use a drill stop and even slid a piece of steel sheet metal between the side skin and the tank for precaution. Can someone confirm that this is doable?
I have a question? If I install the new tank now, can the tank remain in position during the landing gear upgrade or does the tank need to be removed for that SB? I think I read in VAF that the tank can remain in position but you need to be careful when drilling out rivets for the new skin doubler so that the drill doesn?t protrude and damage the tank. I can use a drill stop and even slid a piece of steel sheet metal between the side skin and the tank for precaution. Can someone confirm that this is doable?