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~Fuselage  Stand~

 

This is how I made my fuselage stand.  I fabricated some 1" angle iron (dont use alluminum) like the picture seen here.  I don't have measurements, because engine stands vary.

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Next, be sure you put a nut between the angle and the firewall where the engine mount holes are.  (See the green squares above) This is to keep the iron off of the firewall, and allow clearance for the heads of the other bolts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Here is a close up of the engine stand arms mounting to the angle.