Top Cowl fit up ( 4 hrs )
Completed Sect 45-08 Steps 6-15 leveling and centering Top Cowl. Several iterations to check and recheck alignment. Used AN3 (3/16") bolts to maintain spinner gap helped. Measuring vertical height for left front and right front corners above level reference worked to insure lateral alignment. Trimmed Aft edge ~1/8 inch - then sanded smooth. Several more iterations of sanding allowed me to ease into perfect fit along Forward Top Skin. Last, marked holes for attaching Top Cowl to hinges per Sect 45-09, Steps 1-8.
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| trimmed aft edge to fit |
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| marked for drilling for rivets |
