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Canopy latch pushrod assembly installed and operational.
Latch bellcranks, canopy latch pins, latch links, and canopy latch pushrod assembly installed. Some very awkward cotter pins in this area, which I very much hope will never be touched again.
Left-side canopy latch pin in engaged position.
Right-side canopy latch pin in engaged position.
Aft canopy rail components (angles & flanges drilled together).
The torque tube is installed between two Delrin blocks, each of which is bolted to a fuselage intercostal rib with two bolts. Sounds easy enough, right? Now try getting washers and nuts on those bolts with only ~1″ of clearance. Not fun, but done now with a little creativity.
Left-side stiffener angle and latch bellcrank angles installed.
Right-side stiffener angle and latch bellcrank angles installed.
Canopy latch torque tube installed.
Rear window holes are done. Roll bar tapped and top skins dimpled.
All rear window holes have been countersunk. Just have to get the leading edge trimmed to the tape line, beveled, and smoothed.
Canopy latch and latch handle installed.
