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Chapter 6
Cowling installation
Place an “
” to ensure task completion:
What you will need in this chapter:
Fuselage and cowling
Four 6/32 bolts with spring and lock washers
Not Provided:
A 5” inch spinner
A Dremel tool
A facemask and eye protection
Pencil or dry erase marker
Always wear a mask and eye protection while cutting fiberglass. Take your time while installing the cowl.
With care you will end up with a professional installation that will make an impression at the field.
Close the choke and place a piece of tape over the carburetor inlet and exhaust outlet to keep out any dust while
setting up your cowl. Since the cowl is preset and uses a ring to mount, there will not be much to do here.
First cut out the bottom opening for cooling. For
installations using canisters, you will only need to open the
bottom of the cowl to exit the air from the cowl. If you’re
using stock exhaust stacks, it may be necessary to cut away
the bottom portion of the cowl-ring for it to pass the
exhaust.
If using stock mufflers for the DA-150/170, we recommend
the compact style.
Remove the cowling and cut out the remaining areas to be
trimmed.
