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04/19/2013 09:43:13
Phase 2 - Engine Mount & Landing Gears (Completed)
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This is how the original engine mount was made in 1960's by AIDC 漢翔航空工業股份有限公司
This is how the original engine mount was made in 1960's by AIDC 漢翔航空工業股份有限公司
We hired The Michael R. Bowser Co. to fabricate our engine mount & nose gear.
We hired The Michael R. Bowser Co. to fabricate our engine mount & nose gear.
Michael took a high tech approach to this project. All parts, including welding fixtures, were CAD designed and computer modeled for perfect fit: http://mirboco.com
Engine mount and nose gear braces in 3D ...
Engine mount and nose gear braces in 3D ...
Engine mount and nose gear braces in 3D ...
Engine mount and nose gear braces in 3D ...
Engine mount and nose gear braces in 3D ...
Engine mount and nose gear braces in 3D ...
Engine mount and nose gear braces in 3D ...
Engine mount and nose gear braces in 3D ...
Nose gear brace and fuselage mounting tabs.
Nose gear brace and fuselage mounting tabs.
Nose gear top brace.
Nose gear top brace.
Nose gear bottom brace.
Nose gear bottom brace.
Nose gear brace welding fixture.
Nose gear brace welding fixture.
Nose gear brace in its welding fixture.
Nose gear brace in its welding fixture.
Engine mount welding fixture.
Engine mount welding fixture.
Engine mount taking shape in its welding fixture.
Engine mount taking shape in its welding fixture.
Each fishmouth was CAD designed and cutted for perfect fit.
Each fishmouth was CAD designed and cutted for perfect fit.
Sheet metal parts were cuted using water jet ...
Sheet metal parts were cuted using water jet ...
... then formed using custom made fixture blocks.
... then formed using custom made fixture blocks.
Initial fitting to the fuselage.
Initial fitting to the fuselage.
Michael making adjustment for a perfect fit.
Michael making adjustment for a perfect fit.
The new mount is on fuselage, and the old mount is on the floor.
The new mount is on fuselage, and the old mount is on the floor.
The new mount is about 1/3 lighter than the old mount.
Painting...
Painting...
Painting...
Painting...
Painting...
Painting...
Don't they look like the proud parents of the new mount and nose gear?
Don't they look like the proud parents of the new mount and nose gear?
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