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Posted for:"Bill Kennedy" <bill_kennedy_3@hotmail.com>

I'm getting ready to install the 320/360 canopy latch (single-handle, dual latch). Has anyone got anything to add to the installation instructions or other helpful hints....Bill,
...............................................................................................................................................................When I fitted the canopy latch it quickly became apparent that the outside handle sticks out so far as to be unsightly.  I therefore had a new part machined at the correct angle so that the handle lay parallel to the
fuselage side.  The kit comes with a handle which is at right angles to the torque tube which carries the dual claw latches and overcenter link spring.  I would not recommend fitting it this way because you end up with a 2" lump of filler material sticking out of the fuselage.  I can send photos of the modified part if it would be helpful.
michael
(LNC2 G-FOPP based at Cranfield UK)
  michael_fopp@compuserve.com
 Signed in the UK at 10:15 (ZULU) on 13-Dec-01

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