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Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2000 09:49:31 -0500
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From: Marvin Kaye <marvkaye@olsusa.com>
Subject: Cowl Fasteners
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Posted for "John Barrett" <2thman@olympus.net>:

 >I think it would be very helpful if one of you could describe the method 
for attaching
 >aluminum and/or carb hinges to the cowling halves and the cowling rear 
sides and top,
 >to the fuselage.

It's really not that difficult I don't think, but you're right - you do 
have to be careful about the amount of adhesive you use.  Like all similar 
bonding chores with composite materials, clecos are a large part of the 
secret.  You fit the parts together in place using the clamps.  When you're 
happy with trial fits, you then bond the hinge halves to the cowling - 
(doesn't even have to be in place at this point), using the clecos to align 
the hinge in the correct orientation.  If desired, you can hang the cowling 
back in place during set to verify you have it right.

Regards,
John Barrett


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