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Date:  1-23-2016
Number of Hours:  4.00
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Brief Description:  Engine Cowl Fitting and Hinge work

May or may not, use the baggage door just made. I am tempted to make another once the firewall side of the cowl is riveted. So, proceeding with cowl fitting.

• Step one is to determine the spacer length required for a C/S prop. 2 and 1/8"
• Purchased 24" of 3/4" PVC, and a PVC cutting tool from Home Depot.
• Marked 2 & 1/8" lengths and cut six pieces, I will use only 4.
• Squared the ends using a file.

I need at least two - 3" AN8-27A bolts for attaching the spinner bulk head to the ring gear using the spacers. These I don't have, and no HW store in town will either, so will order from Aircraft Spruce.

I realized the firewall hinge previously used is incorrect. Located the correct hinge hiding in the tube of few remaining parts of the build. I sort of forget there were a few more pieces after working on wiring for so many months. Clamped, match drilled, deburred and countersunk the new hinges, Clecoed in place.
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3/4

3/4" PVC for spacer from ring gear to spinner bulkhead

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Cutting the 3/4

Cutting the 3/4" PVC at 2 & 1/8" length for C/S spacing

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Remade hinges for cowl using 1/8 inch hinge per plans

Remade hinges for cowl using 1/8 inch hinge per plans

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