How I remove my cowling alone

[xcrmckenna]

Start of a “How I Do” tasks on my Mooney.

 

 

 

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[N201MKTurbo]

That’s exactly how I do it.

lets see if you can still do it when you are 64 

Edited February 15, 2021 by N201MKTurbo

[xcrmckenna]

That’s exactly how I do it.
lets see if you can still do it when you are 64 

Lol, no bets!!!!


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[milotron]

I like the knee technique on the lower cowl. I use a rubbermaid box for my K cowl as it is too long to use the knee method on.

 

 

[xcrmckenna]

I like the knee technique on the lower cowl. I use a rubbermaid box for my K cowl as it is too long to use the knee method on.
 
 

That’s a great idea. Any of the Mooneys with 6 cylinders we always make sure it’s a two person job. But we should get together and do a video of taking the cowling off your K...


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[tmo]

9 hours ago, xcrmckenna said:

But we should get together and do a video of taking the cowling off your K.

YES!

[Stan]

As above, same as what I do, except for setting it on a Mechanic's Roller Seat from the Aviation Supply House, Harbor Freight.

Hey gents, and I can still do it at 71, of course with a few choice words thrown in.

[toto]

One more data point... I use a nylon strap (link below) and remove everything. Then I get myself under the cowl and just pop the clasp and the cowl falls down. It's easier than trying to reach camlocks while under the plane, and arguably less fiddly than trying to unhook a bungee. 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BSJVW59

[toto]

Oh.. one other thing. I put duct tape all the way around the spinner with the sticky side forward. So you can rub the cowl against the spinner if needed without scratching anything. 

[xcrmckenna]

As above, same as what I do, except for setting it on a Mechanic's Roller Seat from the Aviation Supply House, Harbor Freight.
Hey gents, and I can still do it at 71, of course with a few choice words thrown in.

Great idea. I have that stool. And at 40 I throw out a few choose words. I just edited them out of the video...


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[xcrmckenna]

Oh.. one other thing. I put duct tape all the way around the spinner with the sticky side forward. So you can rub the cowl against the spinner if needed without scratching anything. 

I like the duct tape for added security. I have a bunch of blue painters tape I used on the plane for other things. I might try that next time. Thanks for the tip!


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