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    Oops Fittings

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    1) The document provides instructions for installing "Oops Fittings" which are replacement fittings for damaged fuel tank fittings. 2) The instructions describe using a step drill to remove most of the existing damaged fitting, then a standard twist drill to remove the remainder. 3) Once the hole is cleared and smoothed, the Oops Fitting is installed by guiding its internal fitting through the hole using a flexible wire or hanger, then securing it in place with a lock nut.

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    1) The document provides instructions for installing "Oops Fittings" which are replacement fittings for damaged fuel tank fittings. 2) The instructions describe using a step drill to remove most of the existing damaged fitting, then a standard twist drill to remove the remainder. 3) Once the hole is cleared and smoothed, the Oops Fitting is installed by guiding its internal fitting through the hole using a flexible wire or hanger, then securing it in place with a lock nut.

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    1) The document provides instructions for installing "Oops Fittings" which are replacement fittings for damaged fuel tank fittings. 2) The instructions describe using a step drill to remove most of the existing damaged fitting, then a standard twist drill to remove the remainder. 3) Once the hole is cleared and smoothed, the Oops Fitting is installed by guiding its internal fitting through the hole using a flexible wire or hanger, then securing it in place with a lock nut.

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    Oops Fittings

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    1) The document provides instructions for installing "Oops Fittings" which are replacement fittings for damaged fuel tank fittings. 2) The instructions describe using a step drill to remove most of the existing damaged fitting, then a standard twist drill to remove the remainder. 3) Once the hole is cleared and smoothed, the Oops Fitting is installed by guiding its internal fitting through the hole using a flexible wire or hanger, then securing it in place with a lock nut.

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    sonex aircraft

    511 Aviation Road Oshkosh, WI 54902


    LLC

    Tel. (920)-231-8297 Fax. (920)-426-8333


    www.sonexaircraft.com

    Installing the Oops Fittings


    (Rev A 05/03/2013, 2 Pages)

    The Oops Fitting is a replacement / repair for fuel tank fittings 2. Use a step drill to drill the damaged fitting from the tank.
    which have been broken lose in the tank. They are available in If drilling the large 3/8 NPT fitting do not drill larger than
    two sizes so any fitting in the tank can be replaced: 7/8" with the step drill. If drilling a 1/8 NPT fitting do not
    1/8 NPT - Part Number SNX-G01-20 drill deeper than the 9/16" step of the drill. Some of the
    3/8 NPT - Part Number SNX-G01-30 damaged fitting will still remain in the tank after this step
    is complete.

    Oops Fitting Components

    Internal Fitting
    and O-Ring
    Wrench Flat

    A step drill (left) is used to remove most of the existing fitting


    Nut and External O-Ring (right). Do not drill deeper than indicated in step 2 or the
    hole may be too large for the Oops fitting and a new fuel
    tank will be required.

    Recommended Tools and Materials 3. Remove the remainder of the damaged fitting with a stan-
    Review these instructions to determine specifically what dard twist drill. Use a 9/16" diameter drill bit to remove
    additional parts you may need to complete your particular the remainder of a 1/8" NPT fitting. Use a 1" diameter
    installation: drill bit to remove the remainder of a 3/8" NPT fitting.
    q X-Acto and/or utility knife 4. Use a sharp knife, fine file, and sandpaper as needed to
    q Step Drill, Approximately 1/8" to 7/8" smooth the area around the entrance and exit of the hole
    so the o-rings of the Oops fitting have a smooth surface to
    q Adjustable wrench (2) seal against.
    q Flexible wire (safety wire, electrical wire, etc.) Important: If replacing the 3/8 NPT fitting, remove the
    q 9/16" Dia. drill bit for installing a 1/8 NPT fitting large ridge inside the tank where the old fitting was.
    q 1" Dia. drill bit for installing the 3/8 NPT fitting The smoother and flatter this area is the better the seal
    will be between the Oops fitting and the tank.
    q 3/4" diameter washer

    Removing the Existing Fitting


    1. Purge all fuel and fumes from the fuel tank.
    Explosive Vapor!
    Avoid serious injury or death.
    Remove all fuel and explosive
    vapor from the fuel tank before
    DANGER performing this repair.

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    Installing an Oops Fitting
    Note: This is just one method which can be used to position an
    Oops fitting in the tank. Any tools or methods that accomplish
    the task are acceptable.
    1. Thoroughly clean the inside of the tank.
    2. Guide a flexible wire (electrical wire, coat hangar, safety
    wire, etc.) into the hole where the old fitting was, through
    the tank, and out the filler neck.
    3. Place the internal fitting (with one O-ring) over the wire
    and let it slide through the tank to the hole of the old fit-
    ting.
    4. Attach a 3/4" diameter washer to the end of the wire
    which extends from the filler neck and pull the wire/
    washer into the tank until the washer contacts the internal
    fitting and "pushes" it through the hole.
    5. Slide the lock nut (with o-ring) over the wire and onto the
    fitting. Tighten the lock nut by turning it counterclockwise
    onto the fitting. Wrench flats on the end of the internal
    fitting allow it to be held with a wrench while the nut is
    tightened.
    6. Remove the wire and washer from the tank.

    The Oops fitting installed.

    7. It is wise to test the fittings for leaks before re-installing


    the tank. If you use air pressure do not apply more than 5
    psi.

    Installing Fuel Fittings


    When installing fuel fittings into the Oops fitting the wrench
    flats on the Oops fitting permit easy tightening of the fuel fit-
    ting without spinning the Oops fitting in the tank.

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