I have a question about which hinge to use for attaching the cowling. I received with my kit, a 6 foot and a 3 foot length of 1/8 X 9 ML hinge (thick hinge) and 6 feet of AN 257-P3 hinge. All 3 pieces were taped together. The AN 257-P3 hinge is thinner and much more flexible.
My question is, which one do I use where on the cowling ? The plans are unclear. Should I use the 1/8 x 9 ML along the horizontal joint of the top and bottom cowlings and along the bottom cowl firewall joint ? And the thinner, more flexible AN 257-P3 along the top cowl-firewall joint where there is a continuous curve? OR should I order more of the thicker 1/8 X 9 ML hinge from Vans and use it all the way around ?
Dave C
RV 7
C-GCPD
My question is, which one do I use where on the cowling ? The plans are unclear. Should I use the 1/8 x 9 ML along the horizontal joint of the top and bottom cowlings and along the bottom cowl firewall joint ? And the thinner, more flexible AN 257-P3 along the top cowl-firewall joint where there is a continuous curve? OR should I order more of the thicker 1/8 X 9 ML hinge from Vans and use it all the way around ?
Dave C
RV 7
C-GCPD