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No, they're left open. At the time I didn't realize one is supposed to
install bulkheads there. All I have is a strip of 1.5" wide .040 alu lying flat
following the cowl curve around. Stabilizes the cowl exits a bit.
You
have the fiberglass extensions? Want to sell them cheap?
Finn
Thanks Finn,
that's good to know. As for the extensions, I have two sets, and both
are aluminum. The originals were clecoed on when I got the project, and I
just riveted the empty holes. I got a new set with the new cowl,
which I planned to install. I believe there's a part number on the
extension pieces I just got, and I'll look for it if you're
interested. Van probably doesn't charge much for
them.
You might
also want the bulkheads, but I'm not sure they'd fit yours any better than
mine. The cheek gets smaller as it goes aft, so if you cut the
cowl to the "normal" length, the opening would be larger than if you left the
cowl at almost full length. My original cowl was cut
shorter, but now, I'm at full length.
Just out
of curiosity, measure the maximum height of the cowl cheek at
the firewall. Mine measure 9-3/4" and
10-1/8". I think the bulkhead
is closer to 11-1/2".
Cheers,
Rusty
(yawn)
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