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johnryanallen(at)hotmail.
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Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 2:32 pm Post subject: Damaged Screw Heads when Attempting to Remove Fuel Tank

use an easy out to remove the screws.

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  > Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:55:48 +0200

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 From: genie(at)swissmail.org

 Subject: Damaged Screw Heads when Attempting to Remove Fuel Tank

 --> RV6-List message posted by: George Nielsen <genie(at)swissmail.org>

 Due to a leaky starboard fuel tank I attempted to remove a panel on 

 the wing some of the screws were rather tight. This resulted in 

 damage to the screw heads.

 How can I remove the damaged screws?

 Once the panel is removed, what should I do to remove the fuel tank?

 Thanks.

 George Nielsen

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HCRV6(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 2:55 pm Post subject: Damaged Screw Heads when Attempting to Remove Fuel Tank

I have had success using a small left hand drill bit (Yes, they do make them!) and an easy out.  Most of the time the damaged screw will back out when you start the reverse turning drill bit.



Harry Crosby

RV-6 N16CX, 873 hours



From: "George Nielsen" <genie(at)swissmail.org>

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Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 1:55:48 PM

Subject: Damaged Screw Heads when Attempting to Remove Fuel Tank



--> RV6-List message posted by: George Nielsen <genie(at)swissmail.org>



Due to a leaky starboard fuel tank I attempted to remove a panel on 

the wing some of the screws were rather tight. This resulted in 

damage to the screw heads.



How can I remove the damaged screws?



Once the panel is removed, what should I do to remove the fuel tank?



Thanks.



George Nielsen

RV-6                    &nbsp=





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