procharger Posted June 24, 2023 Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 How do I make the cowling easier to remove and install Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted June 24, 2023 Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 Always pull all of the screws so they are fully extended before doing anything else. Now, pull on the sides of the cowling by the screws and spin them a bit; the goal is to release any that are still catching the edges. Once it pops free go to the other side and do the same, then lift it up and away. When puting it on, place it down and make sure the top screws catch. Go to each side and set the screws as close to the slots as you can, and start slapping the top and bottom cowl so it shifts a little. Once the screws all catch, start by setting the top 5 screws first, then work your way back from the spinner, the back corners being the last screws to set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
procharger Posted June 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 I thought I read before that drilling the top of holes a little bigger helps??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted June 24, 2023 Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 Release all the 1/4 turn fasteners. On one side or the other. "pop" the lower cowling to release the upper on that side. Grasp the upper on the free side and lift it slightly, then shake it to release the other side. Installing, make sure the upper cowling is fitted to the lower cowling and inlets properly. I start with the upper middle fastener to establish a base point,, then start at the nose on one side and work back, then do the fasteners near the windshield on that side. Repeat on other side. I don't think it makes a lot of difference. Do what works for you. I don't feel the need to relieve any holes and would be very reluctant to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
procharger Posted June 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 My CTSW falls right into place almost by itself. I need to find a solution so its works like the SW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
207WF Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 The more you take it off and on, the easier it will become. WF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 FD cowlings are far easier to remove and install than many other aircraft. I think they re the easiest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Roger Lee said: FD cowlings are far easier to remove and install than many other aircraft. I think they re the easiest. An Aeroprakt top cowl is easier, but the bottom takes more time. For top and bottom Flight Design is the best I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill3558 Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 I recently helped a guy with an RV12 do an inspection. What a pia to get the cowling off. We have it good in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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