Steve,
Echo other replies that have alread been sent.
Because I wanted some clearance at the top of the tank for the thickness of my
capacatance fuel gauge, (which sits in the 'hollow' along the top of the tank),
I chose to measure the distances somewhat carefully.
As discussed, clearance for the spar is critical. If you measure on the spar
upwards from the center of the spar (between pin bushings) to the spar edge
(approx 22" out from center, because of the spar's taper), that distance is the
minimum clearance you'll need from the headrest bottom. You can transfer this
distance to the cockpit module by marking the same distance above the module pin
bushings towards the headrest bottom. I tested with a 2x4 along that line just
to be sure the tank would not interfere.
(Passing note, the easiest way to measure to the center of the pin bushing is by
putting a pin in the hole and measuring from the pin, then adding 1/4")
All worked out fine.
Cleve Lee
A198 MonoXS N396ST
Detroit, MI
>
> Hi all, I'm up to installing the fuel tank. I can get the 2 cm step so the
> tank does not touch the underside of the fuselage. When I set the space the
> top of the tank is flush to the bottom of the head rest area. I see pictures
> and read in the manual about putting wedges of foam in this area to set the
> lower gap. I'm not worried about having it flush with the head rest. I'm
> worried about not having the foam on top and the tank fretting over time. Has
> the tank been resized? Is it OK not to have a foam filled gap on top?
>
> SteveD
> A217
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