Cowling fasteners

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Phillip Palmer

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Nov 18, 2015, 10:24:27 AM11/18/15
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All,
 
I was looking at some pics of Kendal Simpson's cowling and was trying to figure out what type of fasteners he used.  So, I was curious what types of quick-release fasteners others are using to secure the two halves of the cowling together.  Any insights/experience, would be greatly appreciated.
 
Phil 
 

Kendal Simpson

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Nov 19, 2015, 12:36:46 AM11/19/15
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Phil,
I used the Skyboly

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Kendal Simpson

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Nov 19, 2015, 12:41:57 AM11/19/15
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Let me try that again...  I used the skybolt camlock adjustable fasteners.  You just need to make sure you don't use retainers in the  ones in the front of the cowling so they are fully removable. Otherwise they will hang up and you won't be able to remove the cowling. They worked great and it's nice to have the adjustable ones so you can vary the tension on them with slight changes in fiberglass thickness. Makes pulling and reinstalling the cowling a 3 minute process instead of a 20 minute one. 

Kendal

Phillip Palmer

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Nov 19, 2015, 11:32:48 AM11/19/15
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Kendall,
 
Do you remember the exact fastener designations?  I checked Skybolt Aeromotive last night and they had two different series that could(?) be used.  By the look of some of the pics, I think you used the Series 4000 units. Are those "floating" fasteners?
 
Also, I'm guessing you've got about 50-60 of them on your cowl. That sound about right?
 
Phil
 

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Let me try that again...  I used the skybolt camlock adjustable fasteners.  You just need to make sure you don't use retainers in the  ones in the front of the cowling so they are fully removable. Otherwise they will hang up and you won't be able to remove the cowling. They worked great and it's nice to have the adjustable ones so you can vary the tension on them with slight changes in fiberglass thickness. Makes pulling and reinstalling the cowling a 3 minute process instead of a 20 minute one. 

Kendal



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Phil,
I used the Skyboly

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All,
 
I was looking at some pics of Kendal Simpson's cowling and was trying to figure out what type of fasteners he used.  So, I was curious what types of quick-release fasteners others are using to secure the two halves of the cowling together.  Any insights/experience, would be greatly appreciated.
 
Phil 
 
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Kendal Simpson

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Nov 19, 2015, 12:07:33 PM11/19/15
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Phil, they were the larger ones with adjustable receptacles.  No they don't float but I've never had problems with them not lining up. They are spaced about 5" or so apart. Be careful with the spacing on the firewall the engine mount can get in the way. I won't be home for a few days so I can't give you an exact count or anything now. 
Hope this helps. 
Kendal
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Darin Bishop

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Jan 19, 2016, 5:26:52 AM1/19/16
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Phil,
 
Did you ever figure out what hardware to order? If so, please post so I won't have to dig it up.
 
I still remember how Kendal popped his cowl off for us that year at Sun-n-fun. It took him about 3 minutes!
 
Darin

Phillip Palmer

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Jan 19, 2016, 7:06:43 AM1/19/16
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I got a few fasteners from Skybolt the other day along with the tools to mount them. I also ordered some scrap material in order to do a "test fit". Should be able to get to it soon. 

I've been installing insulation in the garage over the past few weeks. 

When I have the results I'll let you know.

Phil

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Darin Bishop

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Jan 19, 2016, 3:26:34 PM1/19/16
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Phil,
 
Ok great it will be nice when we have that all figured out because it does make a great system that I'm sure will see much adoption by others building. I've attached a pdf file, are these the fasteners we're looking at?
 
Darin
CamlocInstallation.pdf

Kendal Simpson

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Jan 19, 2016, 4:09:23 PM1/19/16
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No Darin,
 I used the Skybolt C-Loc 4000 series.  They work great with their adjustability.
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Phillip Palmer

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Darin,
 
I ordered:
 
SK4S5S-SET1.  Its a floating variant.  Kendal said he DIDN'T use the floating variant.  I'm going to try both.  I also got: The Installation Tools as the bottom of the page:
 
4P3-T26
Template-215
Template-245
 
I'm waiting for some fiberglass sheets I purchased, varying thicknesses, so that I can the tools and fasteners without risk of damaging the cowling.
 
Phil,
 
Ok great it will be nice when we have that all figured out because it does make a great system that I'm sure will see much adoption by others building. I've attached a pdf file, are these the fasteners we're looking at?
 
Darin
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