Added fuel to tank in order to test firewall forward side of fuel system. Upon opening fuel shutoff valve, discovered that hardline to system drain was leaking from both AN fittings. Upon removing the line, discovered that the flare fittings were not made properly. Remade hard line and installed new fittings. Leak checked firewall forward portion of fuel system; ops check good after tightening a few lines. Installed SkyBolt hardware onto fuel door and removed Southco fastener from windshield skirt to install SkyBolt receptacle. Worked on vent line by drilling hole in forward fuselage floor just outside of the front left motor mount. Bent a hard vent line from spare steel brake line and installed it to the left main gear leg with zip ties temporarily; will secure better in the future once gear leg fairing is fitted. Cut rubber vent line in cockpit and installed it onto the hard line using a hose clamp. Secured fuel vent on LH forward fuselage wall to keep it from interfering with the LH rudder pedal.
Hours Worked: 5.29
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