Cowl Assembly - Mitsubishi Ki-15 Babs Construction Manual

This section describes construction of a wooden cowl. Alternatively, a fiberglass cowl can be
purchased from Micko Aircraft and Accessories at www.mnbigbirds.com.
Some of the steps apply to the fiberglass cowl too. These are marked with an *.
*Fit C2 to F1. Blind nuts in C2 attach
to the firewall, F1.
*For the glass cowl, C2 can be installed at this time, recessed into the cowl by 3/8 inch.
Use an angle template when assembling the cowl frame. Cut the cowl skin slightly oversized,
soak it in hot water and clamp the ends together until dry. This will bend the skin and make it
easier to glue to the frame.
Glue the pre-bent cowl skin to the frame with slow-cure epoxy. Clamp in place with lots of tape,
clothes pins, C-clamps, etc. Trim the front flush with C1. Trim the rear of the cowl skin to
extend 3/8" past C2.
Cowl Construction
*Fit the cooling baffle C1 to the engine.
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