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JD Air canopy latch extra screw hole

gregmc

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The JD Air canopy latch I received appears to have an extra screw hole (marked "B" in the image below), compared with what's shown on the JD Air installation instructions and what I've seen on other builder's logs.

The "A" screw hole is about 3/4" inboard from the skin, which seems to match the Van's latch on DWG 48.

What's the "B" screw hole for?

(I've also emailed Darwin, but just noticed on his website that he's out of town for the next week.)
 

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If I remember correctly "B" is used with the Classic Aero side panels.
 
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Thanks Glenn.

And just received a reply from Darwin confirming the same:

The latch was slightly modified to accommodate the RV14. The extended hole is used for the 14 with Classic Aero interior. What you have marked B. A is for all other tip ups. Either one could be used however.

Otherwise there is no functional differences in either installation or function.

Darwin
 
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