2.2 Hours -
Even though I can squeeze the rivets attaching the inboard rib to the tank skin, it takes longer to attach the outer ribs, compared to the inboard ribs, since the reinforcement plate and bracket also have to be attached. However, this rib, along with the plate and bracket, seemed easier to assemble than on the right tank.
Now that the left inboard rib is in, I only have to attach the baffle and I'll be done with the left tank.
Once the rib, plate, and bracket were all riveted in place, I went ahead and attached the vent line fittings to the rib and connected the vent line. In retrospect, I should have waited until tomorrow to do this because I ended up getting sealant everywhere. If I had allowed the sealant on the rib to set overnight, this would have been a lot less messy!
The internal connection of the vent line. Not much to see after it is smothered is goop...I mean sealant.
