Removing an extended range fuel tank

[aeroaddict]

Thanks for the update. Good analysis/reasoning and solution. Agree with the proposed fix. Let us know how your first flights are after completion and enjoy the plane.

[jmorrical]

As promised I have an update on the tank leak patch.

• I cleaned the area of concern with acetone.
• Scuffed with maroon Scotch Brit pad.
• Carefully (read carefully) set the shop vac hose into the tank fill to give a little vacuum that might help Loctite 290 wick into what I have come to call pin hole porosities in the weld.
• Slowly made several applications of Loctite 290 (Green) allowing it to cure for 24 hours.
• Applied JB Weld - Original Cold Weld over the area.
• Allowed 24 hours to cure.
• Filled tank and I'll check for what I hope is no leak tomorrow.

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This is my patch that did stop the leak. This photo is upside down. Can't edit my iPhone photos correctly for some reason.

[aeroaddict]

Sounds like a solid plan. Thanks for the update.

[jmorrical]

Expedient repair strategy is holding well. Dry with no leak. Completed 10 hours of flying in Phase I. Just finished the first oil change. Fly on!

[aeroaddict]

Great news! Add the repair to your Condition Inspection Check List, and obviously keep an eye on the repair.

Enjoy the ride and fly on!

[jmorrical]

I'm a bit late with a promised report. First Condition Inspection completed in August. Expedient repair strategy to fix tank leak at weld porosity is working well. Dry with no leak.