Excellent, thanks very much
William Daniell
LONGPORT
+57 310 295 0744
On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 9:57 AM, AirEupora <AirEupora@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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> I used the Skybolt fasteners for my cowl. There are some things that I
> would do differently. The receptacles should be made to attach to a flat
> surface inside the cabin area. That means it needs to be built up so that
> the stud is flat against the cowling. These are made for aluminum that is
> 0.20 to 032 in thickness. Our cowls are thicker. I have had trouble
> keeping the Grommet in place because of the wear and alignment of the holes
> and studs. I have tried to re-enforce the area, but it only last for a
> while. The last couple of time I have glassed in an AN 970 washers, but
> then it takes a larger or thicker Grommet. The other thing I don't like is
> they were sold to me a water proof, well the leak. If I leave the aircraft
> out I tape the top cowl with some tape, if I remember to bring it with me.
>
> I do like the look and the quick release of the cowl. If I were to do it
> again I just might go with 10/32 screws. They are a whole lot cheaper.
>
> Rick Stockton
> N120EJ
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=445152#445152
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