I didn't do that, but I hope I was OK. In bouncing on the engine to
check out the tri-gear bungees, I saw no flexing anywhere that would
make this a concern. Pleasingly solid even.
Calling on my fake engineering degree, I figure, look, the engine
exerts loads premised on one 1G. In flight, the structure is
designed to withstand another 1.9 negative G's, probably 2.85 or
more G's under kit A/C design norms. By logical extension, some
1/8" unreinforced plastic is then a critical component to sustain
in-flight loads. Tough stuff that Perspex!
Regards,
Fred F., A063
Carl Pattinson wrote:
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> Its OK to install the engine before front screen. Just make sure you support
> the front of the engine with a trestle or sling or something. Dont let the
> fuselage carry the weight.
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