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Re: bonding in the cockpit module

Subject: Re: bonding in the cockpit module
From: Brian Rauchfuss - PCD <brauchfu@pcocd2.intel.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 15:00:13
        flying <paul-d.stewart.fly@virginnet.co.uk>


> Trimming the extra material from the rear of the cockpit module is a very
> good idea.  I blindly followed the manual only to realize when it was time
> to install the baggage compartment bulkhead that it was rather tedious to
> make the required cut after bonding (especially since some of it was bonded
> to the fuselage sides!)
> 
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Rob Housman
> A070

How do you know where to trim here?  This is the only place I couldn't find
any trim lines.  I was planning on trimming it when I could put the top on
and be sure that I was cutting it right.

Brian


> You need to trim off a portion of the rear of the module which I don't
> believe is in the current manual yet.  If this section is not trimmed before
> gluing, it will have to be trimmed later to put in the baggage compartment
> bulkhead.  I can send you a picture of this area trimmed if you wish.
> I felt the same way about the spars clearance.  Hopefully I won't discover a
> problem later.
> Good luck,
> Bill McClellan
> A164


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