REFLECTOR: Threaded hole strength

[Richard Riley]

Berkut uses a similar system - see http://www.berkut13.com/bag1.jpg

We generally use a single camloc on the aft lip.  If it's left unfastened, 
the door will open a half inch or so in flight at low speed, and lay 
totally flat at higher speed.


At 08:13 AM 7/22/05, you wrote:
>Greg,
>Sorry for the confusion. My RBH does now open from the rear similar to the 
>bonnet on my e-type Jaguar. the photo was only to show how large the hatch 
>is this was a photo taken during construction. Opening from the front 
>would have been better for access but a possible hazard in flight. The 
>hatch cover pivots on an axle such that the front goes down as the rear 
>comes up.I made a lip by having the hatch in place and putting a layer of 
>glass over the front edge. I will get some pictures and post them. The 
>hatch is fixed pined to the pivot axle and has spring loaded laches at the 
>rear. The spring latches are operater by cables run thru glassed tubes 
>under the cover to a ring which can be reached and pulled from the nose 
>wheel opening. I also have a safety strap which is attached and connected 
>under the instrument panel. I was not real sure about the plastic latches 
>or what the hatch would do if it opened. Still not sure but don't want to 
>do that test.
>--
>Jack Sheehan
>Executive Director
>National Consortium for Aviation Mobility (NCAM)
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