I installed and wired my capacitance plates into the left tank. I twisted the wire around the vent tube to take up the slack and secure it in place. I will goop it with ProSeal for added security before closing the tanks. I then used my new Craftsman multi-meter to test continuity in the capacitance plate system. I also checked that the plates were isolated from the rest of the tank. All systems go! I was happy to hear the continuity alarm sound, but I think it would be rather hard to screw this up...its a very simple system and simple is always good, especially in aviation.
Next step is riveting the baffle in place and finally closing up the tank with the access cover. After that it will be time to test for leaks. Its coming along, although I have gotten bogged down with the ER tanks. When you deviate from the plans, things get interesting, lots of thinking...planning, and less actual progress. I will say, the tanks arent difficult, but they are a black hole for labor....very labor intensive! A whole lot of details go into one of these.
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