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Subject: 1/4 turn Camloc style fasteners
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I bought the 1/4 turn fasteners sold as a kit for Lancairs from Skybolt 
and I am working on fitting/installing the cowling on my 360. The 
directions that were supplied by Skybolt are specific for the Vans 
series of airplanes and they speak about a 2024 T4 reinforcing strip for 
added stiffness. My question to all that have done this installation is 
first of all do I need this reinforcement? We don't get the "oil 
canning" typical of our aluminum friends, but with all the air loads on 
the cowling I am wondering if aluminum reinforcement might be a good 
thing. Is is overkill?

Secondly, what kind of spacing did you use along the sides of the 
cowling. For ease of installation/removal I have elected to use these 
fasteners instead of a hinge and the manual says 5" between fasteners 
along the sides. Skybolt, however,  says 3 1/2". I don't want any 
bulging along the sides but 3 1/2 " spacing seems pretty close.  What 
has worked well for others?

Doug Waddingham
Centennial, CO