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Date:  12-5-2016
Number of Hours:  3.00
Manual Reference:  Section 7
Brief Description:  Rivet Z Brackets on End Ribs Left Tank

I cleaned excess sealant from rivet holes and wiped down the end ribs with MEK before riveting. Mixed 10 grams of sealant and strapped the tank to the bench with two cargo straps. Used an offset riveter and bucking bar to set the 5 rivets in the Z-bracket and a squeezer for the top and bottom two rib to baffle rivets. Flipped the tank over and did the same for rivets on the other end rib. All rivets were set "wet". Had one bad rivet on inboard end which I drilled and replaced. Used excess sealant to cover factory and shop heads on rivets.

Put the left tank in the cradle and set up right tank for pressure testing. Used tape and zip tie to help secure the balloon to the vent line. Took the tank outside and sprayed with soapy water. The balloon was leaking quite a bit so I did not have much time with pressure on the tank. I didn't see any other leaks, but wanted to re-attach the balloon with a better seal and try the test again to be sure.
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Rivets set

Rivets set

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Cover shop heads

Cover shop heads

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First ballon test right tank

First ballon test right tank

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