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Alteration 17 Rear Baggage
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Page 17.01  Making the Door NOTE: Any alteration will require it to be registered as Experimental-Amateur Built  E-AB.
Parts
1 12"X12" .090 2024 T3
1 12"X12" .050 2024 T3
1 24"X48" .024 2024 T3
1 10" Hinge
1 Door Lock Keyed

This Alteration is to add a baggage area in the tailcone for items required to pre-flight and tie down the aircraft.

It will also help with the W&B problem caused by the six cylinder Jabiru Engine

Step 01: Make the door frame from .090 2024 T3.
Mill a .028 relief in the frame for a .049 thick door.
Then counter sink for CS4-4 Rivets.

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Step 02: Make the Hinge Support Angle then clean, scuff, prime and install nut plates for the hinge.  
Step 03: Make the door and hinge.

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Step 04: Layout then match drill.

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Page 17.01  Making the Door
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01: Flush Rivets 02: Stab Fairings 03: Static Air / Pitot 04: Canopy Lock / Lift  05: Battery Location 06: Fuel Tanks
07: Rear Windows 08: Engine 09: Seat Adjustment 10: Seat Brace 11: Brake System 12: Electric Flaps
13: Rudder Trim 14: Tailcone Fairing 15: Wing Skin Stiffeners 16: Wing Tip Lights 17: Rear Baggage 18: Tailcone Camera
19: Tailcone Stiffeners 20: Tie Down Rings 22: Vent Door Knobs      
           
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