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== Parachute Canister == | == Parachute Canister == | ||
*The canister parts need to be thoroughly deburred and the 90 degree corners need to be rounded with a file. | *The canister parts need to be thoroughly deburred and the 90 degree corners need to be rounded with a file. | ||
*The manual states to remove the top lid of the canister and then mark the cut-outs. However, if you do that the side walls (especially the rear one) have no guidance and the cut-out will not be accurate. Consider marking the outside of the canister in the fully assembled state and then do corrections based on measurements or re-alignment with the previous marks. | |||
*Don't use the pre-drilled outermost hole on the front (rocket) side. Move the hole accordingly to not hit the underlying rib and one of its rivets.<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2023-05-30 at 1.29.39 PM.png|400x400px]] | *Don't use the pre-drilled outermost hole on the front (rocket) side. Move the hole accordingly to not hit the underlying rib and one of its rivets.<br>[[File:Screen Shot 2023-05-30 at 1.29.39 PM.png|400x400px]] | ||
*Watch out for the inboard flange of the canister. It's not possible to position the box avoiding having to drill into the radius of the tunnel rib. Consider relocating one of the screw holes and omitting the furthest aft hole.<br>[[File:2023-05-21 17-35-25.jpg|400x400px]]<br>[[File:342978863 1188901461796912 5224335669764995450 n.jpg|400x400px]] | *Watch out for the inboard flange of the canister. It's not possible to position the box avoiding having to drill into the radius of the tunnel rib. Consider relocating one of the screw holes and omitting the furthest aft hole.<br>[[File:2023-05-21 17-35-25.jpg|400x400px]]<br>[[File:342978863 1188901461796912 5224335669764995450 n.jpg|400x400px]] | ||