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Old 05-11-2012, 05:49 AM
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Default FAB out of line with hole

I have a problem with the FAB not being in direct shot with the force air hole. has anyone had the same problem? The FAB is 5/8 from the top and 1/2 inch to the left.what is the fix? See pictur Thanks

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Old 05-11-2012, 06:44 AM
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You have options.

Here is what I did to solve this problem. Only mine didn't line up nearly as good as yours.

In simple terms, make it fit.
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Old 05-11-2012, 06:58 AM
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This is normal Bubba. You could, of course, remount the FAB to point it better at the opening, but you still need to build the extension tube onto the cowling. This messy little bit of fiberglassing smooths the transition and takes care of (some of) the misalignment. It's in the instructions somewhere (I know, by this point in the build, none of us are reading the instructions anymore....).

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