Smooth Cowling

[IcepickMr]

Can anyone tell me what parts are needed to change from a bump cowl to smooth cowl on a Model IV-1050 with a 582? Kitfox Aircraft lists the smooth cowl as 2 parts, but what about just aft of the firewall, under the windshield and if front of the doors? Thanks.

[Geowitz]

I'm not sure the 582 will fit vertically. The thrust lines are the same, but the smooth cowl obviously starts out lower at the front and slopes up to the windshield in one piece. Bottom half is also all one piece. I am guessing that the head of the 582 will get in the way of the top half of the cowling. Top half of the firewall is a different shape as well. It's not a hard switch for a 912, but have never seen one with a 582.

You can see plenty of pics of mine in my albums. Model IV 1200

[cubtractor]

I switched from the round cowl to a smooth cowl with a Jabiru. Wasn't too big a deal but I agree with Geowitz, you might run in to clearance issues. There are some pics in my photo albums.

[IcepickMr]

Thanks for the response. By the way, your aircraft are beautiful!

[SkyPirate]

My model 2 had the 582 bump cowl ansd i had no issues.

[SkyPirate]

Wishing my
Model 5 had the bump cowl