N994PT (IVPT) in extensive rebuild now.

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Tom Sullivan
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Wow, cool story Rock!!
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Tom Sullivan
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I headed back to Florida yesterday (driving, argh) to bring my ‘63 Chevy Impala SS and Harley back for the summer. This last session back home we were able to complete a LOT OF WORK on the project. The last challenge was completing all repairs to the belly tank from the “no gear” rough terrain landing. I had 3 penetrations into the tank and one spot with enough evidence of damage I had to open it up and inspect it (ended up being fine). Two of those repairs were fairly extensive, with one requiring repairs to the fuselage below the wing fairing attachments.

I ended up making a Styrofoam MOLD to reproduce the destroyed lower front area of the wing fairing, which ends up being part of the sealed area of the belly tank. It turned out great. This past Monday we closed out the last two large repairs, after extensive cleaning of the belly tank using various toolls, mirrors, flashlights, and a borescope.

I also repaired the bulk of the wing fairing, performed micro bodywork on my intake transitions for smooth air flow into the intake plenum. We fitted one gear door and are ready to fit the other one. When I get back to Michigan my next project will be leak testing the tank.
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Mold complete for reconstruction of wing fairing / belly tank sealing surface
Mold complete for reconstruction of wing fairing / belly tank sealing surface
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Shot bags applying pressure on wet layup of wing fairing reconstruction
Shot bags applying pressure on wet layup of wing fairing reconstruction
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Aft area belly tank repair all tank sealed
Aft area belly tank repair all tank sealed
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Front belly tank repair with flox dam to support close out panel
Front belly tank repair with flox dam to support close out panel
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Front belly tank repair fuel tank sealed
Front belly tank repair fuel tank sealed
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Aft belly tank repair close out installation with Hysol
Aft belly tank repair close out installation with Hysol
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Aft belly tank repair sanded out
Aft belly tank repair sanded out
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Front belly tank repair closed out
Front belly tank repair closed out
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View of wing fairing reconstruction
View of wing fairing reconstruction
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George Wehrung
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That’s quite the extensive work!!!

Did you drive the lizard back down to Florida?


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Tom Sullivan
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I drove my truck down this trip to pick up my ‘63 Impala, my Harley, and Joe Trepicone’s engine in Deland.

As far as “the lizard”, I think you’re referring to Rock’s encounter with one in his IVPT. That wasn’t me.

Tom
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George Wehrung
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Sorry. I guess I got the posts missed up


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Ryan Riley
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Lots of work, but looking like great progress.
-Ryan
Lancair ES Instructor
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2007 Lancair ES
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Tom Sullivan
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My New Engine for the airplane rebuild saw it's first run by Quentin Cook on Friday, June 7th. Quentin commented it was a VERY STRONG engine, seeing really high torque without hitting max ITT !!! Hopefully it makes for a FAST IVPT !!



Tom
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