RV6 Canopy

[unterreiner]

I'm looking for an RV6 tip up canopy.

 

[Steve Barnes]

I'm looking for an RV6 tip up canopy.

Unlike the RV7 and RV14 the canopy is custom built to to the airframe and not easily interchangeable. Most vary a little and some a lot depending on the builder.

 

[blaplante]

Do you mean you want the plexiglass "bubble"? If so, same part number as the RV7.

 

[Jerry Fischer]

Unlike the RV7 and RV14 the canopy is custom built to to the airframe and not easily interchangeable. Most vary a little and some a lot depending on the builder.

Same also applies to fuel tank skins

 

[RVDan]

The RV -7 canopy parts fit the RV-6 as well as that they fit the RV-7. When I was considering replacing the canopy on my-6, I inquired to Van at Oskkosh if the RV6 canopy was available. The answer was no. I then asked if the RV-7 canopy fit, and I was told no. After a timely pause, Van said it doesn’t fit the RV7 either. . The canopy frame fir is one of the most challenging parts of building the airplane.

 

[blaplante]

I seem to recall spending 60 or 80 hours building it (slider) ... as a first timer.