Attach left hand tank to main spar

3 years ago

| Working on: Main wing

Photo essay - same procedure as for right fuel tank

Custom shim

This shim split the 1.1mm jump in skin level into two steps

Main spar prior to fuel tank attachment

Fay sealing transition

Bottom side - further view

Bottom side complete

rib 5 bracket - bolts torques to 39 in-lbs

Rib 4 bracket

Rib 3 bracket

Rib 2 bracket

Rib1 bracket - other side

Rib1 bracket

Top side complete

Top side - further view

Laser level line - tip jig

Laser level line - root jig. Absence of twist confirmed