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JDA_BTR

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Is there any reason the canopy cradle assembly can't be put in before riveting the forward top skin? The release mechanism has to wait due to riveting interference. I tools like the main issue is interference with the bushing and the corner rivet. I'm tempted to put a flush cherry there and the two othe places where the bolts protrude on each side in trade for easier assembly.
 
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I am at the same stage but the way I read it is you rivet as many rivets in for the centre piece call out before removing the bolts holding the bushing to finally get at those difficult rivets. I am hoping to do this today as have been waiting on my better half to work the rivet gun. I could have riveted them in myself but the plans call for you to have the whole skin clecoed, the way I read it, making access difficult.
 
Sorry I may have read your question wrong. I have done as per instructions with no problem but am only riveting up centre section until I get avionics etc in. Putting the assembly in is not to difficult once centre section riveted.
 
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