HFS
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I've looked - but no joy on Van's S.I. or S.L. regarding modifying early -3, -4 & -6 forward fuel tank attachment to allow a clean breakaway of the tank (and wing) in case of an accident. I know it is out there somewhere - I just wasn't having any luck finding it.
Thx in advance.
HFS
Addendum: I found what I was looking for in the 1st issue of the 1998 RVator - Fuselage/Fuel Tank Bracket. The modification is listed as a "recommendation", and is not mandatory. However, the drawings for aircraft built after this date had their drawings changed to reflect this change.
I.E. - My original drawing #5, drawn by Van on January 10, 1984 does not show the change. The revised drawing, dated July 15, 1998 lists the change as a build requirement.
Thx in advance.
HFS
Addendum: I found what I was looking for in the 1st issue of the 1998 RVator - Fuselage/Fuel Tank Bracket. The modification is listed as a "recommendation", and is not mandatory. However, the drawings for aircraft built after this date had their drawings changed to reflect this change.
I.E. - My original drawing #5, drawn by Van on January 10, 1984 does not show the change. The revised drawing, dated July 15, 1998 lists the change as a build requirement.
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