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Dave(at)AirCraftersLLC.co
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 Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 11:03 pm Post subject: Cowling Mod Photos |
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We just finished a mod I really like. Here is our big oil door.
It takes about 30 seconds to open, a lot longer than a single latch but I like being able to see so much on preflight.
Still have to seal the hinge forward of the baffle...any suggestions?
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters LLC
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA
831-722-9141
831-750-0284 CL
www.AirCraftersLLC.com
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dmaib@me.com
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| Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 6:03 am Post subject: Cowling Mod Photos |
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Dave,
That is an awsome mod! I hate not being able to get a good look under the cowl on prefilght. Any plans, tips, or "I would do this differently next time" kind of thoughts would be appreciated.
Regards,
David Maib
#40559
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On Saturday, December 30, 2006, at 01:14AM, "Dave Saylor" <Dave(at)AirCraftersLLC.com> wrote:
| Quote: | We just finished a mod I really like. Here is our big oil door.
It takes about 30 seconds to open, a lot longer than a single latch but I
like being able to see so much on preflight.
Still have to seal the hinge forward of the baffle...any suggestions?
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters LLC
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA
831-722-9141
831-750-0284 CL
www.AirCraftersLLC.com
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billderou(at)yahoo.com
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| Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 9:25 am Post subject: Cowling Mod Photos |
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It took me a long time to fit the oil door properly - seems like it would not be much more difficult to expose the aft quarter as you did. There are many oil and fuel lines aft of the baffle that could be quickly inspected each morning.
Bill
billderou(at)yahoo.com (billderou(at)yahoo.com)
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David Maib <dmaib(at)mac.com> wrote:
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Dave,
That is an awsome mod! I hate not being able to get a good look under the cowl on prefilght. Any plans, tips, or "I would do this differently next time" kind of thoughts would be appreciated.
Regards,
David Maib
#40559
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| Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 1:10 pm Post subject: Cowling Mod Photos |
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In a message dated 12/30/06 2:07:36 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, Dave(at)AirCraftersLLC.com writes:
| Quote: | We just finished a mod I really like. Here is our big oil door.
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Dave,
Excellent Modification! I fly a C-170 and the entire side (both sides) pop open like that. It is very nice being able to see the entire engine at the preflight. You will really like this mod.
Will you please post a short description of what materials and how many layers you used to create the stiffeners and the type and part number of the cam locks and how you install those as well? Thanks.
What did you leave original on the cowling? Did you do away with the entire piano hinge? Thanks for sharing...i would rather copy a smart guy vs going it solo!
Steve
Stephen Blank RV-10 Builder #40499 / C-170B flyer
766 SE River Lane
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
772-475-5556 cell
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Dave(at)AirCraftersLLC.co
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| Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 10:26 am Post subject: Cowling Mod Photos |
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I should probably wait until we fly the plane and make sure it works before I post instructions, but I will post detail pictures and layup schedules, etc. once that happens--early summer '07.
The hardest part was the lateral stiffener but even that wasn't so bad. I think if you installed the stock cowl for now a retrofit wouldn't be too hard.
I used camlocs everywhere on the upper cowl except behind the spinner (screws). Stock hinges and pins in the lower cowl.
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters LLC
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA
831-722-9141
831-750-0284 CL
www.AirCraftersLLC.com
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In a message dated 12/30/06 2:07:36 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, Dave(at)AirCraftersLLC.com writes:
| Quote: | We just finished a mod I really like. Here is our big oil door.
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Dave,
Excellent Modification! I fly a C-170 and the entire side (both sides) pop open like that. It is very nice being able to see the entire engine at the preflight. You will really like this mod.
Will you please post a short description of what materials and how many layers you used to create the stiffeners and the type and part number of the cam locks and how you install those as well? Thanks.
What did you leave original on the cowling? Did you do away with the entire piano hinge? Thanks for sharing...i would rather copy a smart guy vs going it solo!
Steve
Stephen Blank RV-10 Builder #40499 / C-170B flyer
766 SE River Lane
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
772-475-5556 cell
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