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Old 01-26-2011, 08:22 PM
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Default RE: operational cowl flaps made easy

11. reinstalled the cable

12. cut strips of 1/32 ply to attach to each flap to fill the gap when open.

At this point, everything is tack glued, and I will go back over it all with Hysol epoxy.

Parts of two evenings is all it takes, once you have the supplies. I used Du-bro medium hinges, and a Sullivan control cable set # 515.

For control, I debated linking them to the throttle, but I think I'm going to connect them to the flaps, as I think Wayne does. This will have them open at the correct times anyway.

Fun stuff.
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