On Oct 31, 2014, at 6:38 AM, RoddyEuropa@aol.com wrote:
> I mounted my float gauge just to the right of the pilot's headrest.
There was room for
> it to reach the bottom of the tank straight down. No regrets on this.
Has worked
> fine for 11 years but even with the more open access it's still very
fiddly to
> fit the flange. I had to change the gasket a couple of years ago.
How I wish I=92d been aware that this was possible when I installed
mine=85at the time, as I recall, there was a builder who claimed to have
succeeded in following the directions for a retrofit within the head
rest, but for the life of me I could never imagine how that was possible
nor can I imagine how any maintenance can be performed through the
inboard access hole if the gauge is located per build manual.
I am satisfied however that if necessary, using my trusty razor saw, I
will be able to remove, add flanges, and replace a portion of the head
rest sufficient to provide access without compromising the structural
integrity of the plate for the shoulder straps and the potential
compression loads in the event of a hard landing.
F.
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