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Cockpit Module minus tank |
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Cockpit module stood vertically prior to tank installation. Note holes in headrest bases to allow installation of fuel level senders. |
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Tank Trial Fit |
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Tank temporarily installed to check fit. |
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Tank Layup |
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Image showing "T" type layup between the tank vertical surface and the cockpit module seat back bulkhead. I mastered this at the second attempt. |
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Tank Layup |
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Another image showing "T" type layup. |
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Tank Fuel Outlets |
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Modified fuel outlets, incorporating fuel / moisture drains.
See Modifications section. |
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Fuel Tank |
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Fuel tank prior to installation showing openings for main and reserve fuel level senders and 2 small ply wood spacers that helped set the fuel tank in position, see Modifications section. |
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Fuel tank strainer viewed through level sender adaptor port
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Decided to copy similar designs and had manfactured a combined tank strainer and drain. |
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Fuel tank strainer viewed through level sender adaptor port |
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Decided to copy similar designs and had manfactured a combined tank strainer and drain. |
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Fuel Tank Level Sender |
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Mag type float sensor pictured through sensor port on other side of tank. There is a sensor installed in the main and reserve part of the tanks. A main / reserve switch will indicate tank contents on a single gauge. |
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Level Sender Head |
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Starboard sensor head viewed through cockpit module head rest. |
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Level Sender Head |
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Port sensor head viewed through cockpit module head rest. |
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Fuel Selector (Changed) |
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Andair selector installed however decided to change position to central tunnel see later images. |
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Andair Fuel Valve |
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Valve relocated lower down and spindle extension used to enable selector valve to be located on central tunnel arm rest area. |
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Throttle / Brake Controls |
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Image showing position of throttle box, parking brake and finger brakes viewed from underneath cockpit module. |
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Throttle / Brake Controls |
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Another image looking through the tunnel at the throttle, parking brakes and finger brakes. |
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Completed Cockpit Module |
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View showing the underside of the cockpit module prior to installation |
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Cockpit Module |
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Another view showing completed cockpit module viewed from underneath. |
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Fuel Outlets |
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Close up of fuel outlets and fuel hose to Andair fuel selector. |
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Tank Spacer |
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Modified tank spacer showing 2 glass flanges which allows stops to sit squarely against tank |
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View Through Spar Slot |
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Image showing both tank stops, port side spar socket, aileron cross link rod and horizontal glass tee tank support |
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Controls |
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Image showing cockpit module bonded in to fuselage and position of Andair fuel valve, throttle, finger brakes and parking brake. |
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Controls |
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Image showing cockpit module bonded in to fuselage and position of Andair fuel valve, throttle, finger brakes and parking brake. |
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Controls |
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Image showing cockpit module bonded in to fuselage and position of Andair fuel valve, throttle, finger brakes and parking brake. |
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Fuel Strainers |
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Combined fuel and drain strainer. See Modifications section. |
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Fuel Tank Spacer Stops |
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Manufactured as per manual but modified later in build as they were not sitting squarely against the tank so the alloy bracket was removed, and the glass side of the bracket was set square against tank and then a new glass flange was made against the bulkhead |
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Throttle Box |
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Complete with Alloy handle |
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