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We need to install a new canopy on Xenos that is new to partnership. The rear bows was damaged and bent and have ordered replacement canopy and the frame parts that we need. I know that the rear bow will have to be trimmed and I am not sure we can straighten original bow for accurate measurements.

How should we go about the reinstall of the replacement canopy? Should we treat it as a new install and fit canopy to plane first and then rebuild the frame? Or, should we rebuild the frame and then fit the canopy to it?

Randy
Xenos 032
N5234

Xenos Canopy

Randy.........build a new frame first.......then cut and fit the Plexiglas to fit that frame. It is a slow and frustrating job........don't rush it. It is a highly visible part of the airplane, you want to do your BEST work in this area.

Gordon...Onex......First Flight June 17, 2018

Thank you for the input. I saw the Steve Pettyjohn modification that has the joggle strip. That is a reinforcing strip to spread the stress. Is that something worth considering? Or, is this an outdated mod that is no longer needed with the new canopy material?