sahrens
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I have been considering installing panels forward of my canopy to give me access to the avionics shelf that is forward of the sub-panel. Someone posted a link to Race Consulting; a builder who primarily makes parts for Zenith Aircraft but also makes access panels for RV-7s.
http://www.mrrace.com/products/index.htm
I am not associated with this company, just a customer with a review if you are considering adding access panels in the same area.
The product comes with panels CNC'd from 6061-T6, a doubler and the associated rivets and screws. The nutplates for the panel screws were already installed in the doubler.
The installation is relatively easy for any builder on this site but the kit does come with instructions. I doubt anyone here would really need them. The instructions cover installation with a removed skin and as a retro-installation when the skin is already riveted in place. The process is easy; layout and mark the location for the opening, cut to size and then install the doubler. The fit into the skin is really up to the builder, I took a lot of time working on the edges to ensure they straight. I had access to and used a rotary punch for the corners which helped.
Here are two images of the finished project
If you are interested you can find a more detailed description of my install process in my build log at: http://www.mykitlog.com/sdahrens/
http://www.mrrace.com/products/index.htm
I am not associated with this company, just a customer with a review if you are considering adding access panels in the same area.
The product comes with panels CNC'd from 6061-T6, a doubler and the associated rivets and screws. The nutplates for the panel screws were already installed in the doubler.
The installation is relatively easy for any builder on this site but the kit does come with instructions. I doubt anyone here would really need them. The instructions cover installation with a removed skin and as a retro-installation when the skin is already riveted in place. The process is easy; layout and mark the location for the opening, cut to size and then install the doubler. The fit into the skin is really up to the builder, I took a lot of time working on the edges to ensure they straight. I had access to and used a rotary punch for the corners which helped.
Here are two images of the finished project
If you are interested you can find a more detailed description of my install process in my build log at: http://www.mykitlog.com/sdahrens/
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