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Fitting the Frame to Fuse

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1.Install the P8905 Per plans sheet P-F-canopy frame details. Bevel the top as shown to for a “ramp” to help guide the canopy in place when closing

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2.Install the AN525-10R8 instrument panel screw on the right hand side.

3.Bevel the top forward side of P8511 and clamp I place. Bevel the aft lower corner as need so it clears the roll bar tube.

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4.Set the canopy frame in place on the fuselage and slide the hinge pins in place on the right side ,and the latch pins on the left side

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5.Adjust the P8511 so the outside of the canopy frame angle is flush with the fuse side (outside of skin, .032 outside of the tube), and with approx. 1/16 gap between the P8511 and P8502.Drill #30,and cleco in place

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