Thomas Prevost - Experimental Aircraft Builder's Log

Tom's Rans S-19 Builders Log


Date: 8-6-2011
Number of Hours: 2.00
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Brief Description: Performed leak check on fuselage fuel system

Peformed leak check on fuselage fuel system as follows: 1. Removed hoses and fittings from gascolator. Conneced low pressure regulator to one opening and plugged the remaining opening. 2. Capped LH wing fitting and placed fuel selector to "LEFT" position. 3. Applied 5 psi of air pressure to gascolator. 4. Checked fittings for leaks using soapy water. Appliied LocTite 567 sealer to threads of leaky fittings and retightened. 5. Repeated process on RH side. 6. Removed test rig and replaced gascolator hoses.

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