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Panther Builders Manual

1.  Draw 2 rectangles on bottom of the center seat pan, the outer one 1 3/8” away from edge.  The inner one should be 3/8” in from the outer one and. Drill 4 ¾” diameter holes in the corners for radius.

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2. Cut center of the seat bottom out on the inside rectangle.

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3. With the seat pan upside down, bend flanges up, with the bend line being the outside rectangle drawn in step 1.

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4. If autopilot servo is installed, the flange over the autopilot bracket needs to be relieved.

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5. Cut a new access cover x” x x” out of 6061-T6 0.032” thick.  Drill #40 holes around the perimeter.  5 holes on each side, and 7 holes on front and rear edges.

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6. Center new access cover on old seat pan.  Transfer drill #40 holes in access cover to seat pan.  Updrill to #18 (0.169”).  Make sure hole on forward right side clears the servo bracket if installed.  Install MS21047L08 anchor nuts on seat pan at each hole.

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7. Seat pan installed with anchor nuts installed.

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8. Install access cover on seat pan using #8 screws ½” long.

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