Lynn, all you do is remove the tanks from the airplane. The rivets are in the flanges on the rear and sides of the tanks. Just carefully drill them out. No reason to cut holes in the end of the tanks. This should only be done under the supervision of an A & P mechanic.
Syd Cohen NC94196 Wausau, WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Coupers; A friend of mine has just purchased an Alon which has signs of fuel > seepage from around several of the lower rivets in both wing fuel tanks. I > have seen discussion of tank repair on the net, and I know that with the > riveted tanks, the best solution is to drill out the rivets and repair, then > re-rivet. Do I cut a hole in the end of the tank in order to gain access, > then drill out the rivets, replace, and patch the end of the tank? > I believe that I have seen someone write that the new tanks from Univair > develop the same leaks? I would appreciate your candid advice on the best way > to solve the problem. > Thanks in advance. > > Lynn Nelsen N99387 52FL
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