Posted for Tubamanflies@aol.com:

Scott,

I don't know where the idea of drilling the longerons was the way to mount the gas strut bracket.  That is not what is shown in the 320FB manual and I don't think the 235 manual even talked about a foward hinge.  The correct way to mount the bracket is very well covered in chapter 17 of the 320FB manual.  If you can't get a copy let me know and I will send you a copy of mine.

"Undrilling" the longerons is now the challenge.  Perhaps a multi bid layup under and over the side of the longeron. It needs to extend foward and aft to carry the load into the side of the fusalage.  At the same time you can be mounting the gas strut bracket.  Make sure to flox the holes.  Mine is just one idea.  Hopfully the group will come up with some good ideas.  Also check with the factory.

OK everyone lets show Scott how this web site works and come up with some solutions.

Ray