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Read all instructions thoroughly and check kit contents for completeness before proceeding. Carefully mark the position of existing hinges on bonnet, then remove the bonnet by removing the retaining nuts. Remove the hinges from the bulkhead fittings. Install the keepers on the bulkhead fittings with the AN4-7A bolts, washers and self locking nuts as indicated in the accompanying figure. Note that the keeper is on the outside of the fitting. Tighten nut until endplay is removed. Do not overtighten. Align the new hinges with the markings on the bonnet and attach the hinges with the 1/4" dia. bolts, washers, lockwashers and nuts provided. To install the bonnet, rotate keepers downward against the bulkhead, engage the slots of the new hinges with the bolts in the fittings and retain by rotating the keepers to engage the heels of the hinges. Press inward on the bow of the keepers to ease engagement. Close bonnet carefully and check positioning. Readjust bonnet on hinges as required. When acceptable fit is achieved torque retaining nuts to 84 in-lbs. To remove bonnet, raise and firmly support it, then free the keepers by rotating them downward toward the bulkhead. You are now free to remove the bonnet.

KIT #C-14A7246/7
PARTS LIST
PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY/KIT
9M0006 HINGE BRACKET 2
9M0005 BAIL 2
HF0405 HEX BOLT, 1/4-28x.63 4
NP1041 HEX NUT, 1/4-28 4
NL1042 SELF LOCKING NUT, 1/4-28, LO-TEMP 2
WL2041 LOCKWASHER, 1/4 I.D. 4
WS3041 SAE WASHER, 1/4 I.D. 8
AN4-7A BOLT, AIRCRAFT, 1/4-28 x .91 2 . .

Article Date: Jan 30, 2000
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