Fuel System
	Construction Time	116.25	hours
Date	Description	Time
03.04.13	Removed left check valve and replaced section of aluminum fuel line	1.50
03.04.10	Installed fuel senders.  I tried to adjust them as good as I can, but these senders won't be accurate in any way.  I used a SW sender on the left side and a VDO sender on the right side.	2.00
03.03.17	Tested right fuel pump and boost pump.  One pump gives about 4 psi and two in series gives about 9 psi.  It takes between 9 and 10 minutes to transfer 5 gal us.  The check valve within the pump is not sufficient.  When I open the left fuel valve, a spray of fuel comes from the fuel pump on the left side.  I installed a check valve on the left side and will test it tomorrow (after I take this opportunity to modify something on my fuel console).	3.00
02.12.23	Installed front fuel pump and fuel line between pump and valves	2.50
02.04.01	Made main fuel lines (left and right).  Installed them and installed fuel pumps	3.00
02.03.17	Made many test pieces for bending the fuel line at the center console	1.50
02.03.17	Worked on center fuel selector console.  Also made a variety of test pieces with copper tube for correctly bending the fuel lines.	2.50
02.03.16	Worked on center fuel selector console.	4.00
02.03.14	Worked on center fuel selector console . I was pretty tired and redid the same part about 5 times	2.75
02.03.12	Worked on center fuel selector console and sub-panel	2.75
02.03.11	Installed 90 degrees tube and T fitting on fuel valves assembly	0.75
02.02.25	Made support for fuel valves	3.00
00.08.24	Removed fuel tank from left wing and sanded cork on top to level off some deformations.  I had to do the process twice to get it, I believe, perfect.  Closed the wing with clecoes.	2.00
00.08.22	Removed fuel tank from right wing and sanded cork on top to level off the deformations.  I had to do this twice.  Then, I closed the wing with clecoes and moved it on its support for storage.  Before storing it, I filled the fuel tank with 48 litres of unleaded fuel.  When I reopen it in a few weeks for pre-cover inspection, I will look for leaks (or lack of!).	2.50
00.08.21	Removed right wing fuel tank and replaced bottom cork with thinner material (2mm).  Reinstalled.  The fit is much better (fewer deformations).  I noticed one area where I need to remove some cork.  I will reopen the wing when I have a chance.	3.00
00.08.19	Turned right wing over, installed fuel tank, cleocoed top of nose skin, drilled opening for fuel cap, installed fuel cap cover (door) on fuel cap.  I reopened and reclosed the nose skin because of some deformations due to the fuel tank.  There is still a deformation that can be observed under the light at certain angles, but I'll see what my coach and inspector have to say.	3.00
00.08.11	Tried other VDO gauge and sender.  It is worse than the one of the left wing and I decided that I won't use these gauges and senders (I will go with capacitance senders).  Filled the right fuel tank with gasoline to test it for leak.  Corked the fuel tank.  Deburred nose ribs of right wing and primed bottom of nose ribs.  Added holes on botton skin, outboard of baggage compartment.  Removed bottom skin and deburred spar caps and rear Z.	5.50
00.08.08	Made right wing fuel door (not yet installed on the fuel cap).  Removed left wing from table and brought right wing into the garage.  Identified work to be done on right wing.	2.00
00.08.07	Made and installed left wing fuel door.  It is simply a round piece of 0.025" with a hole which matches the latch from the fuel cap.	2.00
00.08.06	Intalled sender on left fuel tank. Tested scale: 2 gal. Empty (on + side), 7 gal. 1/4, 10 gal 1/2, 11.5gal 3/4, 12.5 gal Full.  I added 1/4 more gal in tank.  Gal is US gallon, all values approximate.Deburred+primed+installed nose skin. Installed fuel tank.  I had to replace a piece of cork that I thought should be thinner (because of thickness difference, we could feel the change on the skin).  Drilled holes for vent, drain and filler cap in skin.	9.00
00.08.05	Adjusted fuel sender for empty and full.  Decided to stop worrying with fuel scale.  Installed cork on outside of tank rib.	1.50
00.08.04	This log for all week activities: Cleaned+sloshed fuel tanks (with Randolph 912 sealer), primed both tanks, installed cork on left tank.  Adjusted fuel sender for left tank. Test fitted tank with wing (looks tight).  Fuel sender appears to give 1/4 when tank is about half full.	8.00
00.06.16	I took a day of vacation to bring my tanks back to the welder.  He repaired the various leaks that I found.  Then, I went to buy some metal for the ailerons and rear fuselage (time not counted for this).  This evening, I removed the bottom skin of left wing to change some wiring (removed trim tab wire and added heated pitot wire).  I also deburred the spar caps.	5.00
00.06.13	Found several more leaks.  I realize that the tanks will need to be tested over a longer period of time (weeks?)  I also removed the nose skin on left wing, deburred top side of that skin, disassembled wing tip and removed riblet, deburred + cleaned ribs.  Finally, I test fitted the left tank.  Everything looks pretty good!!	2.00
00.06.12	After 24hr, found one more leak on left tank.  Installed right tank for leak test.	1.00
00.06.11	I brought my fuel tanks to the welder's shop for repair.  I tested them on site (with air pressure --only one psi this time!) before coming back.  At home, I filled one tank with water and Blue Methylen and I put some pressure).  I did that 3 hours ago and so far so good!  I will leave that there for about 20 hours).	7.00
00.06.09	Retested left tank with air and soapy water.  Found one more pin-hole.  When I tested the right tank, I probably put too much pressure and the bulkhead detached from the skins.  I also found several pin-hole in that tank.  Then, after discussion with the welder, I fixed the bulkead and riveted it in many locations.  We'll repair it on Sunday.	3.00
00.06.08	Checked left fuel tank for leak (I had to make a cover for the fuel sender opening).  My initial idea was to fill the tank with blue water (water with blue methylen) and pressure it for the night…. I did not need this as I found three leaks with water only.   I identified the locations and I will return the tank to the welder for repair.  Note: the welder did not test the tank... he left that for me in order to save some of his time (and my money).  Oh yes.... I found that the tanks hold approximately 50 litres (13 us gallons)!  I am very happy to learn that!	3.00
00.05.09	Made a sample fuel door using Peter Dunning's design (he made a bubble for his protruding fuel caps.  I used hiis design to install the piano hinge and a door.  I will ask some friends tomorrow at the Chapter 415 meeting if this is a sound approach for a fuel door.	2.25
00.05.08	Finished assembling the right fuel tank and brought it to Jean-Luc for welding. (Time includes the traveling to Repentigny)	5.00
00.05.07	Brought left fuel tank to the welding specialist.  Jean-Luc Arseneault is the individual who does all the welding for Ultravia (manufacturer of Pelican kit planes and soon to be certified aircrafts).  I also started to assemble the right fuel tank. (This time, time includes traveling)	4.00	Fuel
00.05.06	Finished assembling left fuel tank (I know, I am slow, but I am also unsecure!).   I hesitate to drill the holes for the various fittings… I think I will hand the tank like this.  Oh… I also disassembled the tank and deburred it.	2.75	Fuel
00.05.02	Worked on left fuel tank (clecoed the parts together).	4.00	Fuel
00.04.29	Installed two end-ribs on the left gas tank.	0.50	Fuel
00.04.27	Made the four fuel tank side walls.  Made two bulkheads (this was quite a bit of work).  Opened wing to measure tank width (spacing between ribs varies between 762 and 767mm, tank would be 752mm).  Cleaned up the mess a little bit. Drew cut line for inboard end of left wing nose skin.	5.00	Fuel
00.04.26	Started to cut fuel tank walls	1.00	Fuel
00.04.25	Made forming bloc for LE Fuel tank (in fact, made it twice) and measured tank capacity.  It should be 36.7 litres per tank.	3.00	Ailerons