Gig Giacona
Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 1416 Location: El Dorado Arkansas USA
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:14 am Post subject: Pirep: Fuselage Access Panel Installation |
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First off the Fuselage access door wasn't on my version of the plans and hadn't really noticed it until I started prereading section on installing the rear fuselage top skin. After talking with Nick the other day concerning the flap motor and control rod I decided to go ahead and add the panel now.
To begin with I saw no reason to use a hinge on the door. In the original photos they show you folding the door to gain more access. This didn't seem like a good idea so I asked that the door panel be sent WITHOUT the hinge cut out and that they delete the hinge from the order and add more nut plates, screws and A3 rivets.
Looking at the additional access granted by the door, both during construction and later for inspection, I'd strongly recommend it.
To see photos of the installation go to [url]http://www.peoamerica.net/N601WR [/url]
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_________________ W.R. "Gig" Giacona
601XL Under Construction
See my progress at www.peoamerica.net/N601WR |
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