Right Fuel Tank Pressure Testing Complete!
The right fuel tank passed its pressure test on the very first try. Held one PSI of pressure for three days with no discernable drop in the water manometer height and no detectable bubbling when sprayed down with soapy water.
This tank is ready for priming!
As you can see here, I've removed the pressure-testing equipment and added the fuel drain valve. I also covered the fuel outlet and vent fittings with cut-off fingers from a nitrile glove and secured them in place with rubber bands.
The next step will be to cover the sensor wires, mask off the outer skin, and then prime the back and two sides. I may wait until both tanks are ready for priming so that I don't have to go through the priming overhead twice...
Right Fuel Tank Pressure Testing Complete!
The right fuel tank passed its pressure test on the very first try. Held one PSI of pressure for three days with no discernable drop in the water manometer height and no detectable bubbling when sprayed down with soapy water.
This tank is ready for priming!
As you can see here, I've removed the pressure-testing equipment and added the fuel drain valve. I also covered the fuel outlet and vent fittings with cut-off fingers from a nitrile glove and secured them in place with rubber bands.
The next step will be to cover the sensor wires, mask off the outer skin, and then prime the back and two sides. I may wait until both tanks are ready for priming so that I don't have to go through the priming overhead twice...