Carefully ! cut apart Top & Bottom Cowls along backside of Covers. Added nutplates w/ flush rivets. Created slots to enable sliding in hinge pins. (pending cut pins to final length with 90 deg bends). These are a lot more work and $ than Van's simple tab and screw, but ...good "wow" factor. Cut in large .87" hole for push button on Oil Door. Works nicely - only need to rivet after I prime and paint hinge and Door.
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| inside: separated, then re-assembled after template removed |
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| separated, then re-assembled after template removed |
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| nutplates installed |
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| slot for installing Pin |
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| tah-dah ! |
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| "cessna style" flush latch button. ready to prime and rivet |