Wednesday, April 17, 2013

SB 13-4-05 Oil Tank Mount Brackets

Today I received the parts to modify the oil tank mount brackets from Vans.  Vans issued a service bulletin after some cracks were discovered at annual inspections on some aircraft.  A new support rib is to be installed at the bottom of the oil tank mount brackets.  I decided to do the modification now instead of waiting.  This evening I set the new additional rib in place.  I then marked and drilled the oil tank mount brackets.  I will now deburr the edges and prep the rib for primer and paint.  After I have primed and painted the rib I will rivet it into place.