Section 15: Cowling Installation
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Step 4
Sand four areas onto the firewall that are 45 degrees
from the centerlines. The areas must be large enough
to fit the cowl mounting blocks.
Step 5
Position the cowl mounting blocks so the rounded
edge of the block extends 1/4" from the outside edge
of the fuselage. Glue the cowl mounting blocks to the
firewall using 6-minute epoxy.
Step 6
Use a piece of cardstock to indicate the location
of the engine head, needle valve and cowl
mounting blocks.
Hint
: Remove the muffler at this time and fit
the cowl to it later.
Step 7
Remove the engine. Position the cowl onto the
fuselage so it is 5
1
/
2
" from the firewall. Transfer
the location for the engine and needle valve
onto the cowl.
