Fitting the Engine Cowling

Posted On September 5, 2023

I really want to cover the engine so I decided to skip ahead to fitting the engine cowling, which is part of the finishing kit. The instructions ask you to perform a bit of light sanding to get the upper and lower halves to line up nicely. I used a set of files and a Dremel grinding wheel to accomplish the task.

Using a half-round file on the cowling

One error I noted in the instructions: they ask you to drill 2.5mm pilot holes along the seam at a pitch of 28.4mm, that should be 284mm!

Drilling pilot holes that will eventually become camlock fasteners
Test fit of the cowling
2 Comments
  1. Anonymous

    Good morning
    I have no news for the flap box, my plane is moving forward and I have to take options for the dashboard.
    Do you have an availability date?
    Good day
    The blog link
    https://slinghw.moondark.biz/

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  2. Anonymous

    Good morning
    I ask you again when your module for the shutters will be available?
    My plane is moving quite quickly and I will soon have to decide on the final dashboard.
    You can see the HW on the blog
    https://slinghw.moondark.biz
    I hope for a response
    Daniel

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