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Old May 23rd 11, 05:39 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Andy[_1_]
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Default Cobra top hinge plate bolt failure

On May 23, 7:48*am, Ian Reekie wrote:
When the bolts are removed what stops the aluminium cross member from ripping out
of the top shell. I assume it is glued in ?


It is riveted to the top side rails. However one US owner has found
all rivets sheared. All mine seem ok.

In any event you should only change one bolt at a time!

Andy