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Sid & Houston Mayeux Project
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Date:  9-21-2014
Number of Hours:  2.00
Manual Reference:  Oil Door
Brief Description:  Cowling oil door, part 6

After I painted the cowling's inner surfaces white and the paint dried, I riveted the oil door hinge plate to the cowling and installed the oil door. This involved installing a spring to the hinge pin: This spring kicks the door open if the camlocs come unlatched. With the door swung open, I should always see it whenever the oil door is unsecured. Swing check was great.

Image 2 shows the camlocs' initial fit: I remedied the button fit with subtle bending on the camloc button arms. I have to say, I'm not entirely satisfied with their flimsy construction. We'll see how they hold up to real use and abuse.
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Oil Hinge riveted to cowling, Pin check

Oil Hinge riveted to cowling, Pin check

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Door installed, closed position, buttons need aligning

Door installed, closed position, buttons need aligning

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Door flops open under spring pressure

Door flops open under spring pressure

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