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Subject: Re: 360 Aileron Bay Fuel Flow Through
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Will,

Sure wish I had a digital camera that long ago :)  Anyway, here is what =
I
can tell you about my slosh rig:
-	I installed 2 slosh doors (purchased from Lancair) per wing - didn't
want one to get stuck closed and be in big trouble
-	Installed 2 "half moon" air returns at the top of the rib, just like
the other ribs

Now, for the channel through the aileron dry-bay:
-	I think my channel was larger than the 3" x =BD" called for by
Lancair.  I think their size would work but I would guess mine is closer =
to
4" x =BE".
-	Place the channel so the center of it is at the lowest point of the
airfoil while the plane is flying.  Remember that the plane will sit a =
bit
tail-low.  This will ensure that fuel is not trapped in the outer bay =
while
in flight.
-	Yes, parallel to the forward spar
-	Do not forget to install a couple aluminum tubes through the top of
the aileron dry-bay for air to return.  If you do not, you will never =
get a
full tank.

Another tip is to install about a 6" x 6" thin aluminum plate to the =
inside
of the bottom skin immediately under the fuel filler neck.  The wing is =
very
thin in this area and an unknowing line boy could accidentally rupture =
the
e-glass skin inside the tank with the nozzle.  Think of it as some armor
plating.

Regards,

Dan Olsen
LNC2 - N320DK
Fort Collins, CO


Will Holden wrote:

"Hello, everyone.  Thanks for the help on the slosh bay doors.  I made a
template out of foam board and need to transfer it to the prepreg and =
cut it
out.  Is a bandsaw that right tool to use for this?  I got the slosh =
doors
and standoffs from Lancair.  The door is 2" by 2".  Will I be ok putting =
one
door in or should I put two per wing?  Should I put one big half moom at =
the
top of the rib or should I put two smaller ones like the other ribs =
have?
=20
Next, I am trying to plan the fuel flow through from the outer fuel bay =
to
the inner fuel bay.  The plans I got from Lancair call for a 3" by 1/2"
channel.  I made a foam mold for that, but I am wondering if I can get a
bigger one in and not interfere with the aileron pushrod.  Does anyone =
know
where in the manual it tells you to make a hole in the spar for the =
pushrod
to exit out of the bay?  How far forward of the rear spar is this =
channel
placed?  I assume it goes in parallel to the forward spar...every =
picture I
have seen has it this way and it makes sense.  Any other pointers you =
can
give me?  Will a 4" by 3/4" channel fit there?  I made a mold of it and
seems I can fit it in between the rear spar and inspection door with the
required 1" flange.  Thanks in advance!
=20
Will"

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