This is the first I have heard of such a significant overlap. To avoid a
potential major error take time to check your cowl fitting thoroughly.
The limitation of the fore-aft position of the cowl is determined by the
spinner backplate. I haven't got the manual with me at the moment so I
cannot refresh my memory as to the instructions provided. However I
remember Ian Rickard came up with a design for a small jig which was
temporarily fitted to the prop flange. This defined the position of the
cowl and provided a temporary support for it whilst the rear edges were
measured and trimmed. I described a technique for measuring and trimming
which was published in the Europa Flyer about 9 months ago along with
other firewall forward tips. You might find this useful if you look it
up.
As a quick cross check if you were to temporarily fit the spinner and
position the top cowl so it clears it by about 5mm you could then see
approximately the amount of overlap you need to trim.
Regards
Nigel Charles
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Mike Gamble
Sent: 02 April 2006 20:31
Subject: Europa-List: XS cowling ftting
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With engine orientated correctly (1.5* to stb) the top cowling overlaps
the firewall as expected but to the extent that the rearmost slot of the
outlet vents also half overlap the joggle.
I shall have to grind off the moulding and blank this vent off to fit
the cowling.
Can I consider this par for the course or have I fallen into some trap
that those who have gone before can reveal?
Thanks chaps.
Mike Gamble
XS mono 440
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