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Alteration 04
Canopy Lock / Lift / Alarm
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Page 04.03 NOTE: Any alteration will require it to be registered as Experimental-Amateur Built  E-AB
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Step 01: Cut away the front as shown in photo to allow removal of the canopy and torsion sytem.

This area will be closed in a latter Step.


10/28/14
Step 02: Layout to make the left lift cylinder deck support

10/13/14
Step 03: Drill out for the bolt to connect the base of the left cylinder.

Then mill out shaded aera in photo in Step:01

10/13/14
Step 04: The left lift cylinder deck support.

Note: Additional material removed to make the part lighter.

01/07/15
Step 05: Make the right lift cylinder and servo deck support.

The hole is for the left side headphone jack to pass through.


01/08/15		  
Step 06: Make and install the left deck support angle. 

10/31/14		  
Step 07: Make and install the Right deck support angle. 

10/31/14  		  
Step 08: Layout and drill 2 blocks of 2024 T3 as shown.

08/30/14
  
Step 09: Cut in half and mill flat the 4 pieces.  
Step 10: Bolt the pieces back together then drill and ream to 0.875" in the center of the mating surface.

08/30/14		  
Step 11: Install a 0.875" plug to keep the patts aligned then mill to final size.

08/31/14		  
Step 12: Drill, sand and file to finish the two bearing blocks.

10/30/14		  
Step 13: Install left lift cylinder deck support and test the fit.

01/08/15		  
Step 14: Install the right lift cylinder and servo deck support.

01/08/15		  
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