Jerry,
I converted my mono to a tri and made a removable panel to cover the mono hole
and provide access to the tunnel. No reason you cant do the same on a tri you
build. Probably easier because you will have the actual piece you removed from
which you can make a door/panel.
FWIW, I have also added a string of LED lights inside the tunnel for work
illumination.
I highly recommend you consider the same.
Blue skies & tailwinds,
Bob Borger
Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop (75 hrs).
Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208-5331
Cel: 817-992-1117
rlborger@mac.com
On Oct 14, 2014, at 7:51 PM, Jeremy Fisher <jffisher@gmail.com> wrote:
I am looking for some advice on whether I can put an access panel in the bottom
of the fuselage of my Tri Gear where the wheel is retracted on the monowheel.
I was planning to put my fuel panel (pumps and non directional valves) in there,
but access from above is too restricted for me to be able to get in to check
or repair. It seems to me that the bottom of the fuselage in this area should
not be a stressed panel. However before I cut a large hole in my fuselage,
I want to get confirmation that I am not going to weaken it! I am thinking
of a hole of about 12" by 9". Am I out of line? Grateful for any advice.
Jerry Fisher
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