REFLECTOR:Flying without Cowl Fasteners

[Bob Kuc]

> Maybe I'm not torqueing them down enough?  I've also had the cowls off
> numerous times working out cooling issues, ignition installation,
> working out the bugs....
>
The locknuts will loose its compression after a few tighten /loosen
iterations.  Those nutplates should be replaced every so often.  You could
try using longer screws so that you could check them out during preflight.
You could also use loctite blue to keep them secure also.