Captain_John
Well Known Member
Hey All,
Sooooo, I was wondering... just how "structural" is the baggage bulkhead in a -7?
Here's the deal: I am installing solar panels up at my house in Maine next week and I can fit everything remaining into my plane except for the six 7' long rail sections. They are maybe six pounds each and won't affect CG adversely.
I don't want to ship them and don't want to drive them up, but will if I have to.
My thought is to remove the screws holding the bottom of the top section of the baggage bulkhead, secure them to the seat back bulkhead on the passengers side and fly them up.
I am guessing that someone might have done something similar with skis or another type of light and long cargo item before?
Is the plane's structure incomplete with the baggage bulkhead compromised? Of course, I plan on keeping the greasy side down while the ship is in this condition.
...thoughts and empirical data welcomed!
CJ
Sooooo, I was wondering... just how "structural" is the baggage bulkhead in a -7?
Here's the deal: I am installing solar panels up at my house in Maine next week and I can fit everything remaining into my plane except for the six 7' long rail sections. They are maybe six pounds each and won't affect CG adversely.
I don't want to ship them and don't want to drive them up, but will if I have to.
My thought is to remove the screws holding the bottom of the top section of the baggage bulkhead, secure them to the seat back bulkhead on the passengers side and fly them up.
I am guessing that someone might have done something similar with skis or another type of light and long cargo item before?
Is the plane's structure incomplete with the baggage bulkhead compromised? Of course, I plan on keeping the greasy side down while the ship is in this condition.
...thoughts and empirical data welcomed!
CJ