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TEST AFT FUEL TANK AFTER INSTALLATION
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11.
Check inside of forward closure plate (34) as
follows:
a.
Remove four bolts (35), washers (36), and
packing (37).
b.
Remove two screws (38) and packing (39).
c.
Coat packing (39) with petrolatum (E274).
Install packing carefully in annular groove
of flange (40). Make sure packing is not
disturbed during positioning of fuel cell (29)
in pod (30).
d.
Align holes (41) with holes (42). Install two
screws (38).
e.
Coat packing (37) with petrolatum (E274).
Install packing carefully in annular groove of
cell flange (40). Position closure plate (34)
on tank pod (30).
f.
Install four bolts (35) and washers (36).
Torque bolts to 60 to 80 inch-pounds.
g.
Repeat steps 6 and 7.
12.
Check inside of forward access door (18).
a.
Remove access door (18) (Task 10-79).
b.
Remove four screws (43). Remove gasket
(44).
c.
Lightly smear both sides of gasket (44) with
petrolatum (E274).
d.
Position gasket between pod (30) and cell
(29).
e.
Align pod (30), gasket (44), and cell (29).
Install four screws (43).
f.
Install access door (18) (Task 10-80).
g.
Repeat steps 6 and 7.
13.
Repeat steps 11 and 12 at aft end of tank (9).
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