Do I need to Trip aft edge F-1071 Fwd Fuse Top Skin

[steve murray]

Permanently mounted the cabin cover top a few days back and now planning the window installation. I have had the fwd fuse assy on\off many times over the past months as I fitted the cabin cover and doors.

Now, I think due to the mounting bolts and the final bend of the F1042 Bulkhead side channels, I am struggling trying to get the "ears" (most aft edge of Fuse Top Skin) in place.

Is it acceptable\normal to need to trim the ears a bit? Looks like I would want to trip the portion that rests under the cabin cover. All this trimmed area should be under fiberglass after the front windscreen is glassed in place.

 

[steve murray]

OK, started browsing a lot of websites this morning..... based on the pcitures of others, I think I need to trim a bit higher on my canopy cover and the ears of the Fuse Fwd top skin should slide into place.

 

[majuro15]

I had to trim the cover a bit more after my initial fitting to get the skin to fit nicely. Be sure to use plenty of clecos to keep the curve correct near the door frame pillars.