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*Don't use the pre-drilled outermost hole on the front (rocket) side. It is too close to an existing hole and the rib. 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. It is too close to an existing hole and the rib. 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]] | ||
*Consider adding a 7 inch long angle bracket to the baggage floor rib to provide good support for the rear flange holes. | *Consider adding a 7 inch long angle bracket to the baggage floor rib to provide good support for the rear flange holes.<br>[[File:2023-06-10 16-06-41.jpg|400x400px]] | ||
*Easiest way to do the cut-outs is to do a rough cut using a nibbler or saw, then do a precise cut to the line using aviation snips.<br>[[File:2023-06-03 16-33-03.jpg|533x533px]] | *Easiest way to do the cut-outs is to do a rough cut using a nibbler or saw, then do a precise cut to the line using aviation snips.<br>[[File:2023-06-03 16-33-03.jpg|533x533px]] | ||
*After cutting out the luggage floor rectangle, consider removing the short remnants of the stiffeners that are each held by just one rivet (already removed at the bottom of this image). Round off the two remaining stiffeners towards the cut-out.<br>[[File:2023-05-28 17-56-07.jpg|400x400px]] | *After cutting out the luggage floor rectangle, consider removing the short remnants of the stiffeners that are each held by just one rivet (already removed at the bottom of this image). Round off the two remaining stiffeners towards the cut-out.<br>[[File:2023-05-28 17-56-07.jpg|400x400px]] | ||