[Brambo]

After fitting the cowl I noticed that the starter gear (i think that's what it's called) comes very close to the lower cowl on the sides (about 1/2"). Is there a minimum spacing required here? If so I'm assuming I can just trim the cowl back a bit.

Bill Rambo
RV-7A

 

[Mark Burns]

Mine is the same

Bill,
I'm working on my cowl also. I don't think you want to trim the cowl back in the area you mentioned.

I'm just going to be careful where I locate that last nutplate that goes there.
I may just use two nutplates and forget that third one, we'll see.

Yes it's sort of close, but I believe that's just the way it is.

Mark

 

[victor]

Your spacing looks normal. You need that space for the aft screw and nutplate. You might need to shorten the screw later, but your cowl looks good.

 

[Brambo]

Thanks, I was worried about that 3rd screw.

 

[pierre smith]

Two nutplates..

...are plenty, Mark...we've had two for over 300 hours and they're fine. Just place the rearward one a little ahead of the ring gear,

Regards,

 

[Mark Burns]

Two nutplates

...are plenty, Mark...we've had two for over 300 hours and they're fine. Just place the rearward one a little ahead of the ring gear,

Regards,

Thanks Pierre,
That's what I'll do!

Mark