Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #22004
From: <JLINKJR@aol.com>
Sender: Marvin Kaye <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: canopy shrinkage
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 23:45:01 -0500
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>
Hi all...just got my canopy back from priming and decided to install back on the plane (been 4-5 months since its been on) and had a big surprise. It still fits flush but I now have a gap 1/8" too wide around the aft top. The front side is still good, but is being held in a forward position by the hinges, which could explain that.
The canopy was bonded together and body worked to the fuse when it was mid 80's to mid 90's in the shop this summer and now its about 45 in there. The only thing that I can think of is shrinkage of the plexi canopy with the temperature. Anyone have any experience with this?

John Link
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