Cowling installation - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T04:56:53Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/cowling-installation?xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAs far as countersink, I’m no…tag:zenith.aero,2019-11-11:2606393:Comment:6999812019-11-11T19:09:36.417Zchristopher fryatthttps://zenith.aero/profile/christopherfryatt
As far as countersink, I’m not sure how the thin fiberglass surface will cut, but I never tried so it may work
As far as countersink, I’m not sure how the thin fiberglass surface will cut, but I never tried so it may work After further research, I'm c…tag:zenith.aero,2019-11-11:2606393:Comment:7000942019-11-11T19:04:54.494ZJames Clapper Jr.https://zenith.aero/profile/JAMESCCLAPPERJR
<p>After further research, I'm convinced the hinge system is the way to go. I notice many folks use round head rivets, rather than countersunk, to attach the hinge half to the cowling. I have also seen a number of aircraft that appear to have countersunk rivets used for attachment. Any thoughts on why countersunk rivets would not be acceptable for attaching the hinge half to the cowling? Thanks.</p>
<p>After further research, I'm convinced the hinge system is the way to go. I notice many folks use round head rivets, rather than countersunk, to attach the hinge half to the cowling. I have also seen a number of aircraft that appear to have countersunk rivets used for attachment. Any thoughts on why countersunk rivets would not be acceptable for attaching the hinge half to the cowling? Thanks.</p> I used hinge and pin system o…tag:zenith.aero,2019-11-08:2606393:Comment:6994462019-11-08T21:58:57.352Zchristopher fryatthttps://zenith.aero/profile/christopherfryatt
<p>I used hinge and pin system on sides and top to bottom joint, only 4 screws near prop. off and on in a few seconds, neater install and easy to do<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3703973330?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3703973330?profile=RESIZE_710x"/></a>. </p>
<p>I used hinge and pin system on sides and top to bottom joint, only 4 screws near prop. off and on in a few seconds, neater install and easy to do<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3703973330?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3703973330?profile=RESIZE_710x"/></a>. </p>