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CHAPTER 53 - FUSLAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUBJECT PAGE
53-00-00

Fuselage - Description and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Recommended Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

53-10-00

Main Frame - Description and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Fuselage Nose Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Fuselage Middle Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Fuselage Aft Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

53-20-00

Auxiliary Structure - Description and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Cockpit Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Cabin Flooring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Aft Cabin Floor Panels (RK-1 and After) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Center Pedestal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Cockpit Sidepanels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Aft Fuselage Fuel Tank Structure (RJ-1 and After). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Aft Fuselage Fuel Tank Structure (RK-1 and After) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Auxiliary Structure - Maintenance Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Cockpit/Cabin Floorboard Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Cockpit/Cabin Floorboard Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Aft Cabin Pressure Floor Panel Removal (RJ-1 and After). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Aft Cabin Pressure Floor Panel Installation (RJ-1 and After) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Aft Cabin Floor Panels Removal (RK-1 and After) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Aft Cabin Floor Panels Installation (RK-1 and After). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Center Pedestal Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Center Pedestal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Sidepanel/Chamber Assembly Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Sidepanel/Chamber Assembly Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Main Landing Gear Room Cover Assembly Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
Main Landing Gear Room Cover Assembly Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210

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Plates/Skins - Description and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Fuselage Access Doors and Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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SUBJECT PAGE
Fusleage Drains and Vents (RK-1 and After) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Plates/Skins - Maintenance Practices (RK-1 and After) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Fuselage Auto-Drain Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Fusleage Auto-Drain Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

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Main Landing Gear Fittings - Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401

Main Landing Gear Fitting Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Main Landing Gear Fitting Assembly Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Existing Main Landing Gear Fitting Assembly Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
New Main Landing Gear Fitting Assembly Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Mid Fuselage Main Landing Gear Uplock Fitting Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Mid Fuselage Main Landing Gear Uplock Fitting Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Main Landing Gear Fittings - Inspection/Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
Main Landing Gear Fitting Assembly (45A33506) and Attachment Fasteners Inspection
(RJ-1 and After; RK-1 thru RK-352) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
Mid Fuselage Main Landing Gear Uplock Fitting (45A33480) Inspection
(RJ-1 and After; RK-1 thru RK-604) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
Main Landing Gear Fitting Assembly Eddy Current Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602
NDI Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602
Preparation of Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602
Equipment Setup and Standardization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603
Magnaflux ED-520 Eddy Current Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603
Staveley Nortec 19E Phase Analysis Eddy Current Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603
Indication Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603
Acceptance Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603
Mid Fuselage Main Landing Gear Uplock Fitting and Frame FS 279.37 (7096) Eddy Current Inspection . . 604
NDI Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604
Preparation of Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604
Equipment Setup and Standardization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605
Magnaflux ED-520 Eddy current instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605
Staveley Nortec 19E Phase Analysis Eddy Current Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605
Indication Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 606
Acceptance Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 606

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Aerodynamic Fairings - Description and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Radome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Wing-to-Fuselage Fairings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Dorsal Fin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Ventral Fin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Tailcone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Aft Fuselage Fins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Aerodynamic Fairings - Maintenance Practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Radome Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Radome Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Wing-to-Fuselage Fairing Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Wing-to-Fuselage Fairing Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Tailcone Assembly Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Tailcone Assembly Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206

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FUSELAGE - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

This Chapter describes the fuselage which is comprised of compartments for the flight crew, passengers, cargo, fuel
and equipment. Discussed in this Chapter are the fuselage main frame, auxiliary structure, plates/skins, attach
fittings and aerodynamic fairings (Ref. Figure 1).

The fuselage is an all metal semimonocoque structure consisting of three basic sections. The nose section extends
from the radome to the forward pressure bulkhead at FS 71.65 (1820). The cockpit/cabin sections extend from the
forward pressure bulkhead to the aft pressure bulkhead at FS 322.44 (8190). The aft fuselage (tail section) extends
aft of the aft pressure bulkhead.

The nose section encompasses the radome, nose landing gear wheel well and avionics compartment. The fuselage
middle section includes the cockpit and cabin and is the pressurized area of the fuselage. The main landing gear
bays and center fuel tank are located below the cabin. The aft fuselage (tail section) has provisions for hydraulic,
fuel, flight control and electrical system components.

The cabin section is oval shaped with a major axis of 72.6 in. (184.4 cm) and a minor axis of 65.9 in. (167.4 cm).
The cabin entrance door is located on the left side of the fuselage and the emergency exit door is located on the
right. Refer to Chapter 52 for description and maintenance of the doors. Windshield and windows are framed and
sealed in the cockpit and along each side of the cabin. For information concerning the windshield and windows, refer
to Chapter 56.

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS
The recommended materials listed in Chart 1 as meeting federal, military or vendor specifications are provided for
reference only and are not specifically recommended by Beechcraft Corporation. Any product conforming to the
product listed may be used. The products included in this chart have been tested and approved for aviation usage
by Beechcraft Corporation, by the vendor or by compliance with the applicable specification. Generic or locally
manufactured products which conform to the requirements of the specification may be used even though not
included herein. Only the basic number of each product specification is listed. No attempt has been made to update
the listing to the latest revision. It is the responsibility of the technician or mechanic to determine the current revision
of the applicable specification prior to usage of the product listed. This can be done by contacting the vendor of the
product to be used.

Chart 1
Recommended Materials

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION PRODUCT SUPPLIER/WEBSITE

1. Solvent TT-T-548 Toluol (Toluene) Obtain locally

2. Solvent TT-N-95 Naphtha Obtain locally

3. Desealant MIL-D-9063 Obtain locally

4. Adhesive MMM-A-121 EC 1300L 3M Company

St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
www.3m.com

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Recommended Materials (Continued)

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION PRODUCT SUPPLIER/WEBSITE

5. Sealant PS 895, Class B PRC-Desoto International

1276 San Fernando Road
Sylmar, CA 91342
www.ppgaerospace.com

6. Sealant AMS-S-8802, Type II Any material PRC-Desoto

5454 San Fernando Road
P.O. Box 1800
Glendale, CA 91209
www.ppg.com

7. Petrolatum VV-P-236 Obtain locally

8. Double Tack Tape 445 3M Company

St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
www.3m.com

9. Olive Drab Tape PP-KT-60 Type IV, Obtain locally

Class I

10. Refer to item 6.

11. Sealant MIL-S-38249, Type 1 Pro-Seal 700 PRC-Desoto

5454 San Fernando Road
P.O. Box 1800
Glendale, CA 91209
www.ppg.com

12. Adhesive, Epoxy EA 9309NA Henkel Corporation,

2850 Willow Pass Road
Bay Point, CA 94565
www.henkel.com

EA 9359.3 Henkel Corporation,

2850 Willow Pass Road
Bay Point, CA 94565
www.henkel.com

13. Scrim Cloth, Nylon 0.275/ 0.410 oz./sq. yd. NF74 Apex Mills Incorporated
Knit 900 Alvaradot
Los Angeles, CA 90026
www.henkel.com

14. Glass Bead, #8 0.007 to 0.015 diameter 3M Company

St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
www.3m.com

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Fuselage Compartments
Figure 1

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PLATES/SKINS - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

The exterior fuselage is engineered to form a rigid monocoque structure. The fuselage exterior is covered with skin
panels of aluminum alloy. The skins are attached to transverse frames and longitudinal stringers with permanent
fasteners. The forward fuselage skin joints are butt type. The middle and aft fuselage skin joints are lap type. The
skin joints in the pressurized areas (cockpit and cabin) are sealed with sealant.

FUSELAGE ACCESS DOORS AND PANELS

Gain access to components and fuselage as follows:

a. Access to various components is gained through doors and access plates/panels (Ref. Figures 1 and 2).

b. Access to the forward fuselage is through the left and right nose avionics compartment doors, the radome and
nose landing gear doors.

c. Access to the cockpit and cabin compartments is through the entrance door. Emergency egress from the cabin
is through the emergency escape hatch.

d. Access to the middle fuselage is through the access doors, access panels and main landing gear doors. The
middle fuselage access panel and the fuel filter access doors are located on both sides in the lower aft portion
of the middle fuselage. The fuel drain valve doors, attach fitting access panels and mid fuselage fuel cell access
panels are located on the center lower aft portion of the middle fuselage.

e. Access to the aft fuselage compartment is through the aft fuselage door. Access to the interior of the aft fuselage
is through the aft fuselage access panel and fuel filler door.

FUSELAGE DRAINS AND VENTS (RK-1 AND AFTER)

Drain holes for fuselage drainage are located throughout the airplane in areas where fluids may collect. Non
pressurized areas of the airplane contain holes that are open at all times for drainage. Fuselage drain holes and
vent locations are shown in Figures 3 and 4. Drain holes located in the pressurized portion of the airplane are
provided with an auto-drain valve. Excessive fluid accumulation is a contributing factor in the formation of corrosion.
Certain types of fluids can create a fire hazard and may cause damage to the airplane. Frequent inspection of all
drain holes should be accomplished to be sure the drains are open. If a drain hole is blocked or otherwise restricted,
a loop of soft wire may be inserted into the hole to clear the drain.

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Fuselage Access Doors and Panels

(RJ-1 and After)
Figure 1

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Fuselage Access Doors and Panels

(RK-1 and After)
Figure 2

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RADAR ANTENNA
AREA DRAINS
LANDING LIGHTS PRESSURE DRAINS
GROUND POINT AREA DRAINS WITH MAST

VENT
EMERG GEAR AND DOOR VENTS
STATIC DRAIN
PITOT DRAIN
O2 BLOWOUT DISC (GREEN)
STATIC DRAIN
PITOT DRAIN
RADAR ALTIMETER ANTENNA MARKER BEACON ANTENNA
AOA PROBE (L & R)
X-PONDER ANTENNA (ATC)
TEMP SYSTEM OVERBOARD VENT
STATIC PORTS (L & R) AUX. TANK VENT - CAVITY DRAIN
TAT PROBE
PNEN. SYSTEM VENT
RADAR ALTIMETER ANTENNA
TEMP SYSTEM OVERBOARD VENT
COMM ANTENNA
DME ANTENNAS
TEMP SYSTEM OVERBOARD VENT
WING ANTI-ICE SCOOP WING ANTI-ICE SCOOP

WING ANTI-ICE LEAK DETECT PORT WING ANTI-ICE LEAK DETECT PORT
SUMP AND DEFUEL DRAINS
ACCESS PANELS
AREA VENTS

FUEL X-FER PUMP FUEL MANIFOLD DRAINS

CONDUIT DRAIN

LAVATORY DRAIN
AREA VENTS

FUEL FILTER DRAINS

FUEL VENTS
AREA VENT
FUEL SUMP DRAIN (KNURLED) ANTI-VAPOR SYSTEM DRAIN

FLT. PHONE ANTENNA FUEL VENT

E.C.S. PAN DRAIN LOUVERED VENT
HYD. RES. VENT
AFT FUEL TANK VENTS
(STAND PIPES) HYD.RES. DRIP PAN DRAIN

FUEL VENTS BATTERY VENTS

TAILCONE VENT DRAINS

ENGINE FIRE BOTTLE
BLOWOUT DISK (RED)
VIEW LOOKING UP AT RK53B
LOWER FUSELAGE 140300AA.AI

Fuselage Drains and Vents

(RK-1 and After)
Figure 3

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Moisture Auto-Drain Locations

(RK-1 and After)
Figure 4

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PLATES/SKINS - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES (RK-1 AND AFTER)

FUSELAGE AUTO-DRAIN REMOVAL
a. Remove six rivets from the retainer/valve assembly (Ref. Chapter 51-41-00, Model 400/400A Structural Repair
Manual).

a. Remove the retainer/valve assembly from the airplane.

FUSELAGE AUTO-DRAIN INSTALLATION

NOTE: If the drain being replaced is located between the auxiliary fuel tanks perform all of the following steps.
If the drain being replaced is not located between the auxiliary fuel tanks perform only Steps a., b., g. and i.

a. Make sure retainer ring and valve diaphram are free of oil or grease (Ref. Figure 201). Clean if necessary.

b. Using adhesive (4, Chart 1, 53-00-00) or equivalent, attach the retainer ring to the valve diaphram.

NOTE: Beechcraft recommends Steps c. through f. be completed with two people (one inside and one outside the
fuselage).

c. Insert two long lengths of safety wire upward through the drain rivet holes and between the auxiliary fuel tanks.

d. Thread the safety wire through the corresponding holes in the retainer/valve assembly. Form a closed loop at
the top of each length safety wire.

e. Attach a second length of safety wire to each loop.

f. From beneath the fuselage, carefully pull down on both strands of safety wire as the person inside the fuselage
guides the retainer/valve assembly down between the auxiliary fuel tanks.

g. Cleco the retainer/valve assembly into place.

h. Pull upwards on the strands of safety wire attached in Step d. to remove the safety wire from between the fuel
tanks and into the cabin. Use of safety wire is complete.

i. Install six wet-sealed blind rivets to secure the retainer/valve assembly in place (Ref. Chapter 51-41-00, Model
400/400A Structural Repair Manual).

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LOOPS

VALVE ASSEMBLY

RETAINER

VALVE DIAPHRAM

DETAIL A
AUXILIARY AUXILIARY
TANK TANK

SECOND SAFETY
WIRE LENGTHS
FUSELAGE SAFETY WIRE
(2 EACH)

A
B

LOOP LOOP

VALVE ASSEMBLY

DETAIL B RK53B
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Fuselage Drain Installation

(RK-1 and After)
Figure 201

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