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danm(at)gangnailtruss.com
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Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 6:44 am Post subject: Model IV Buttrib-fuselage seal

Hello List, I'm trying to decide if I should cover the butt rib to fuselage with fabric with the pre sewn fuel tank window, sold by the new Kitfox, or purchase the seals offered by Merle Williams and or Blue Sky Aviation. Anyone out there have photo of these seals, I like to see what they look like before purchase them or maybe someone out there has some other suggestions? I've looked through the Sportflight photos but see anything that would help.  

Thanks   

Dan Mc Intyre  

N434DM  

Model IV, Jab 2200  

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lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:20 am Post subject: Model IV Buttrib-fuselage seal

Dan,  I used the Merle Williams seals and like them.  I didn't cover the 

ribs but sanded and varnished them.   In most lighting conditions, I can see 

the fuel level through the tank wall.



Attached are three photos.  I found this area tough to photograph to get a 

real clear indication of what they really look like.  If you want another 

angle, drop a note.



Lowell



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ddsyverson(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 4:03 pm Post subject: Model IV Buttrib-fuselage seal

Dan,



There are several ways to do this. 



I have a model 7 and decided to use:



1) a polycarbonate window on the outboard side of all of the buttrib holes.  

2) a piece of aluminum bonded into the space from the buttrib & fuselege 

between the door hinges

3) a cuff bonded at the door hinge points to seal the ends

4) nothing on the inside structure where the flexible window would normally go 

- just a clear view of the inboard end of the wing & fuel tank



I decided a clear view into the end of the wing was not going to bother me at 

all.



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Dave S

St Paul, MN





On Thursday 16 November 2006 8:48 am, Dan McIntyre wrote:

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		   Hello List, I'm trying to decide if I should cover the butt rib to fuselage

 with fabric with the pre sewn fuel tank window,

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DanM

Joined: 16 Nov 2006
Posts: 64
Location: Kingsburg, Calif.

Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:54 am Post subject: Re: Model IV Buttrib-fuselage seal

Thanks for info Dave. I think I will cover the buttribs as you did. What thickness of aliminum did you use for the under side cover?



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Jabiru 2200 SN 1311 , 59.7 hours
Sensenich 62x46
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