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Jeff Hinson
Joined: 03 Dec 2007
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Location: St. Louis, MO
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 Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:06 am Post subject: Extended Range Tank Sender Inspection Cover-revisited |
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Hello,
I've found several posts addressing this issue, but haven't found a clear answer.
Problem: The top mounted sender is 3-5mm beneath the wing skin and could easily short out if the tank expands.
Is there a manufactured domed inspection Cover recommended that would both allow clearance and access to the sender?
I just found this list--wish I'd known when I started my 701 project 3 years ago. I'm almost finished--finish the instrument panel and mount the wings.
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swater6
Joined: 16 Dec 2006
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Location: Minnesota-KMIC/KANE
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| Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 10:53 am Post subject: Re: Extended Range Tank Sender Inspection Cover-revisited |
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I have an XL with the older 11 gallon tanks. My senders are on top with similar clearance. I added round access panels knowing I'll most certainly need to replace them some day. Or, if they leak, I'll be able to remedy the problem easily.
In the picture attached, I've applied liquid electrical tape which is why they are black. I also glued a thin piece of nylon, similar to fairlead materia,l to the inside of the access panel to prevent contact with the cover.
AMD mounts the senders for the factory built XL in the same position as mine. They use a square cover but I like the round better. I think Cessna uses access panels over the senders too.
Scott
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Jeff Hinson
Joined: 03 Dec 2007
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Location: St. Louis, MO
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| Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 1:37 pm Post subject: Re: Extended Range Tank Sender Inspection Cover-revisited |
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Thanks Scott.
This approach was my first guess too. I found some 1/16 Nylon sheets at aircraft spruce.
I'm probably going to rivet the cover, and hope I never need to get into this space.
Jeff
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