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Alteration 17 Rear Baggage
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Page 17.03  Making the storage compartment 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 rear baggage side walls from .024 2024 T3 aluminum.

09/18/17
 
Step 02: Make the rear baggage ceiling from .020 2024 T3 aluminum.

Add nutplates as shown.

09/18/17
 
Step 03: Cleco then rivet the ceiling to the side walls as shown.

10/13/17
 
Step 04: Completed

10/13/17
 
Step 05: Install the finished compartment to the supports with 15 8/32" SS screws.

10/14/17

   
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