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TEST FORWARD FUEL TANK AFTER INSTALLATION
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General Safety Instructions:
All regulations and instructions
for handling fuels shall be strictly
observed.
NOTE
Procedure is same to test No. 1 or
No. 2 fuel system forward fuel tank.
No. 1 forward tank is shown here.
1.
Remove aft drain valve (1) and two packings (2
and 3). Install plug in port (4).
Do not allow elbows or fittings to
turn when disconnecting hoses from
access panel. Otherwise, fittings can
fail and cause blockage.
2.
Hold elbow (5) with wrench and disconnect hose
(6). Remove conical seal (6.1) from hose (6)
fitting. Plug hose and cap elbow.
3.
Hold fitting (7) with wrench and disconnect hose
(8). Plug hose (8).
4.
Remove eight nuts (9), washers (10), and bolts
(11). Remove tube (12) and two gaskets (13).
Install closure plate (14) and gasket on adapter
(15). Use four bolts, washers, and nuts.
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