Leaky Wing Tanks

[VictorBravo]

Re: Leaky Wing Tanks

Having just installed a new tank in one wing and removed/replaced the other one, I have some questions for anyone who says you can cover the tanks with aluminum and screws or rivnuts...

1. How do you take out the intetrnal drag wires without punching holes elsewhere in the wing to get at them?

2. How do you re-trammel the wing through the one empty bay with the aluminum removed?

3. How do you keep the fabric tension taut across that open bay? Where do you anchor the fabric securely at the opening?

4. How do you get the drag wires out without taking the wings off the fuselage anyway?

5. How often are you planning on removing and repairing the wing tanks, that justifies the modification?

[whake]

Re: Leaky Wing Tanks

I replyed to your email and it came back wrong address???

[whake]

Re: Leaky Wing Tanks

The best answer I can give you for 1,2,3,4, is to work with a skilled and experienced mechanic. #5 is a judgement call my tanks are 50 years old they leaked once they may leak again. I have a friend with a relatively new Citabria, his tank repair was very expensive. We have a Waco on the field with alum covers on the wing tanks,a nice clean design. Note the Feb issue of Sport Aviation, the cover plane has Alum covers on the wing tanks.