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Beechcraft Bonanza 15e ARF Assembly Manual
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Step 13
There are two laser cut slots in the front of the lower
firewall. The right-hand slot is used to locate the
forward end of the template.
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Step 14
Align the index marks on the template with the
reference points on the fuselage and tape the
template in place with low-tack tape. Use a felt-
tipped pen to mark the cutout on the fuselage.
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Step 15
Use a hobby knife to remove the covering and lower
sheeting where marked. Use a razor saw to cut
through the portions of bulkhead that pass under the
cutout area.
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Step 16
Remove a section of the lower firewall in line with the
cutout on the lower skin and remove the corner of
the remaining piece as shown.
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Step 17
Trim the first plywood bulkhead behind the firewall
with a hobby knife for clearance of the retracted
nosewheel. Remove approximately 1/4 inch from
the lower and left side of the bulkhead. The lines
indicate the original dimension.
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Step 18
Use a ruler to measure 3/32 inch inside the outer
edges and 1/4 inch behind the front edge of the
mounting rails. Mark a line with a pencil.
