May 26, 2008 - Air Ducts, Air Seals, Oil Filler Door

The reason the top cowl didn't fit -- well, one of the reasons -- was that the outboard edge of the air ducts was running into the baffles.  I marked as best I could where the air duct needed trimming.
 
The left air duct after trimming.
 
Then the top cowl fit nicely.
 
Peering inside the cowl through the nostrils, I could see where the air seals needed adjustments.  I found I had to cut the air seals where the baffle bends were. 
 
One the front center baffles, the air seals needed a cut down the middle.
 
And the right side. 
 
 
for something different, I did some work on the oil filler door.  I trial-fit the hinge and door.  Both need trimming.  You can see through the door where it needs to be trimmed.
 
OK, I trimmed the hinge and door.  Although the door needs juuuusssst a little bit more.  I also drilled the rivet holes in the hinge. 
  
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