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INSTALL FORWARD FUEL TANK
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18.
Remove barrier material and tape from flange
of fitting (24) and adapter (25). Remove tape
residue. Use dry cleaning solvent (E162). Wear
goggles to protect eyes. Wear gloves (E184.1).
NOTE
Tube (28) is not symmetrical. Make
sure that the upper nut at the landing
gear mount remains accessible when
installing the tube.
19.
Position two gaskets (26 and 27) and tube (28).
Slide adapter (25) forward to position gaskets
and tube.
20.
Install eight bolts (29), washers (30), and nuts
(31).
Do not allow nipple or elbows to turn
when connecting fuel hoses to aft
access door. Otherwise, access door
fittings can fail and cause blockage.
21.
Remove plug from hose (32) and cap from nipple
(33). Hold nipple with wrench and connect hose
to nipple.
If the conical seal is not installed, fuel
leakage will occur.
22.
Remove plug from hose (34) and cap from elbow
(35). Install conical seal (34.1) in hose (34)
fitting. Hold elbow with wrench and connect hose
to elbow.
23.
Remove plug from hose (36) and cap from elbow
(37). Hold elbow with wrench and connect hose
to elbow.
24.
Connect electrical connector (38).
24.1.
Connect hook (38.1) to the lanyard on electrical
connector (38) and bracket (38.2).
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