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rv9jim(at)juno.com
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 Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 11:47 am Post subject: Gluing Canopy |
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Hi Mickey,
I've been reading with interest about the glued canopy on the
"8". I have a 9-A and did the Sikaflex 295/209/205 route. I used PVC
tubing that had an inner diameter that matched the canopy tubing. I don't
remember the wall thickness but it was around 1/8 to 3/16" thick. I
cleaned the powder coated frame from Van's and lightly sanded the areas
where the glue would go. Basically got rid of the shinny surface. Then
went about fitting the canopy and getting final trimming as it raised the
canopy off the frame the 3/16" all around. I had to watch out because
the canopy had been trimmed in length on the sides for the regular
installation. (not good). But I went merrily along the way. Fortunately
there was enough plexi on the sides to let the screws capture it and
still get to the support on the frame. I did have to make new side
skirts that were taller than the originals but that was a no brainer. I
glued the for and aft hoop and the backbone tubes with Sikaflex. It took
me a bit of learning to limit the glue on the plexi and the tape
(electrical) to try to keep a nice edge. I found out that I needed to
remove the tape right after I did the glue. If I let it stay until the
glue skinned over, I found out that the tape removal also took the
skinned glue with it in many places. It doesn't look as nice. I used pop
sickle sticks to form the exposed edges of the glue to smooth it out. It
was done during April and it seems to be strong and doesn't look as it
will come loose. Of course, I'm not flying yet as I'm doing FWF but the
canopy has no screws any place except along the side. I think it looks
good.
Jim Nelson
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