Brian,
The 3/8 inch gap is normal, just fill it with redux and flox.
After you cut out the firewall to expose the tunnel you can
add filler as necessary.
John, A230
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From: <EuropaXSA276@aol.com>
Subject: Europa-List: Gap Between CP Module Tunnel & Firewall
>
> Hello friends.
>
> I plopped my cockpit module in the canoe for a trial fit and cleco hole
> drilling today.
> When the module is pushed all the way forward I still have a wide gap at
the
> top of the tunnel. About 10 mm or 3/8 inch between tunnel top flange and
> firewall bulkhead. Can that be correct?
>
> Page 11-6 of the manual reads that some sanding may be required to fit but
be
> sure not to sand away any glass. There is no way I can sand enough away at
> the bottom to compensate for what appears to be nonparallel surfaces
without
> hitting glass or completely removing the bottom module flange!
>
> Questions:
> Is this normal?
>
> What is the fix?
>
> Perhaps a think layer of Redux at bonding time?
>
> Any other issues I should be concerned with at this stage?
>
> Once again. Thank you for your ideas and most welcomed comments.
>
> Gentlemen, no matter what the outcome in the UK. This plane is going to
get
> built!
>
> Brian S
> A276 Tri Gear. Texas
> See my build photos at:
> http://forum.okhuijsen.org/BrianS
>
>
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