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06-18-2019, 11:07 AM
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aluminum cowling
has anyone made or seen an aluminum cowling, instead of the usual fiberglass one? Just curious. thread search didn't bring back any hits
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06-18-2019, 11:19 AM
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Somebody did that for an RV-6 years ago.
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06-19-2019, 12:16 AM
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Aluminum Cowl
If the purpose of your aluminum cowl is to match a polished aircraft, why not have it wraped in a chrome film. Just an idea...
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06-19-2019, 03:37 AM
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Years ago at Oshkosh, I saw a -6 that had covered most of the fiberglass cowling in polished aluminum. Not a true aluminum cowl, but it got a lot of attention.
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06-19-2019, 06:30 AM
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06-19-2019, 07:28 AM
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Short answer - yes!
Longer answer - I have seen an RV-6 that had no fiberglass parts - all cowling, tips, and fairings were done by a builder who was expert in metal shaping, and done in aluminum.
Sad answer - I have no idea now who it was - I think I might have seen it in Texas, if that helps.....
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06-19-2019, 07:45 AM
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There was an RV at the homecoming fly-in at Independence a few years ago... It had all aluminum parts. Lots of skill went into making those rounded bits.
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06-19-2019, 07:48 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
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al. cowl
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06-19-2019, 08:03 AM
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It would be a huge effort.
Metal cowlings are usually many pieces to keep the forming to a minimum. Nose bowl, lower half, armature or frame work, and hinged side covers. It would be a huge effort and a difficult one if you expected it to look anything like the stock cowl.
I hope someone can find pictures of that 6.
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06-19-2019, 12:44 PM
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Reposting Steve B. 's flicker photo from above.
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Last edited by BillL : 06-19-2019 at 12:46 PM.
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