Harvey rv12
Well Known Member
Hello fellow RV-12 flyers;
I am faced with removing my RV-12 fuel tank, as I have developed a leak. It appears to be from proseal on the underside of the tank, but until I get up on a bench, and clean it up, I wont be able to pinpoint the source of the leak. One disadvantage I have is, I did not build my airplane. I looked through the KAI and don't see a specific procedure for removing & reinstalling a tank on a completed airplane. I thought I read on an earlier post where the filler neck needs to come out, but I have loosened the rubber sleeve and moved it up the filler neck. It would appear that when I remove the three bolts supporting the tank, the tank will slide/move toward the center of the fuselage, and then I will be able to bring it forward.
How do you get the tank up and around the cross bar behind the seats?
Any help appreciated.
Thanks in advance
I am faced with removing my RV-12 fuel tank, as I have developed a leak. It appears to be from proseal on the underside of the tank, but until I get up on a bench, and clean it up, I wont be able to pinpoint the source of the leak. One disadvantage I have is, I did not build my airplane. I looked through the KAI and don't see a specific procedure for removing & reinstalling a tank on a completed airplane. I thought I read on an earlier post where the filler neck needs to come out, but I have loosened the rubber sleeve and moved it up the filler neck. It would appear that when I remove the three bolts supporting the tank, the tank will slide/move toward the center of the fuselage, and then I will be able to bring it forward.
How do you get the tank up and around the cross bar behind the seats?
Any help appreciated.
Thanks in advance