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>I am about to begin fitting the cowling on my 320 and am looking
>for recommendations on the types of fasteners that you all prefer.
>I have decided against the hinge method for the cowling.  

Dear Dan,

I'm not sure what you mean by deciding "against the hinge method".  If you
mean you won't have the cowling open on a hinge, I'd have to agree with you.
If you mean you won't use hinges to secure the cowling with a removable pin,
I'd suggest you reconsider.

Take a look at the Carbinge if you haven't seen it already.  It's a graphite
hinge that you can bond right on to the cowling - It's strong, lightweight,
only needs one rivet or bolt at each end and when you bond it to the
cowling, the result is a stronger cowl.  Also, you don't have any fasteners
that interrupt the nice paint job and body work.

This is shameless commerce, I know, since I make these things, but I've got
em throughout my L IVP and so feel comfortable recommending them.  Take a
look at the website.

http://www.olympus.net/personal/2thman/carbinge1.htm

Regards,

John Barrett

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