Cowl Issue QQ 102 yak - HANDLED NICELY! THANKS QQ

[accaptain]

Well went flying today and lost my engine cowl. I actually didn't loose it but found it not to be attached to the fuselage anymore after landing. Seems that the cowl mounting tabs did not have glue on them. Looks like no glue hardly at all. I noticed the cowl had a hole in it that I didn't put there. Upon inspection I realized the engine had rubbed through it... I then realized that the cowl was only being held on by one bolt and the two wood screws in the side. Here are some pictures. I guess I am going to use 30 minute expoy and glue these back in then try to figure out what to do about my cowl! This appears to be a defect in the glue the factory used or what little bit was used. This is probably only an issue with the Gen1 and not Gen2. The tabs breaking also ruined a little of the fuselage vinyl striping. Not a good day at the field needless to say.

Check out pictures.

[luke3dreturns]

I haven't had this problem on my gen 1.

[Prime_Time]

One of the tabs on my yak came loose when I hit the edge of the runway. It was just loose and i peeled back the covering to fix it but never had a problem like that. Mine also was lacking some glue.

Prime_Time

[bodywerks]

I knew from the get-go that they were weak and backed them up with a nice, thick filet of epoxy and milled fiberglass. I thought this was generally known. Sorry you didn't know about it...I am sure QQ/Reza will take care of you if your cowl was damaged, but be sure to reinforce those things! Most people use hardwood tristock, but my technique worked very well, too.

[Reza]

Sorry about the problem Anthony. I should've told you to go over those tabs with CA. We'll send you a new cowl. Epoxy should do the job now to place those tabs back in place with no problems. Email me your address please.

Regards,
Reza Gh.
Quique's Aircraft Support

[accaptain]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Reza
	Sorry about the problem Anthony. I should've told you to go over those tabs with CA. We'll send you a new cowl. Epoxy should do the job now to place those tabs back in place with no problems. Email me your address please. Regards, Reza Gh. Quique's Aircraft Support

Thanks Reza, I didn't know there would be an issue with them, they seemed very secure when I originally installed the cowl. I guess the engine vibrates a lot more than the tabs could handle. I will pm you my address. Thanks so much for the support!!

[accaptain]

Well I got these back on with 30 minute epoxy and tri stock behind them for extra support. I wanted to fly it so bad I fixed it Sat night, let the epoxy set all day Sunday and flew it yesterday. No problems yesterday.

Hey I did weight the plane yesterday (dry) with a digital fish scale. It came out 26lbs 7 ounces, this is with smoke system and smoke battery installed. I have unlimited vertical even on the break-in 32:1 lawnboy. I am happy!

[Tailchaser]

Man great looking plane, and great support, WTG Reza glad everything turned out for everyone.

Chuck

[Hector]

I got the same problem on mine. So, as Reza said add a litte CA and Problem Fixed (that's what I did wen I notice them loose). Since then I Have flown it close to 100 flights and had no problem what so ever. This is my best flyin airplane!! Love it.

[Benji]

I have the 85" yak, would I have that problem in mine? if yeah I will put some epoxy there

[bodywerks]

Let's just say it's a good piece-of-mind thing. They are not guaranteed to fail, but are also not guaranteed not to...

[accaptain]

I got my new cowl yesterday. I was amazed to receive it so quick. I want to send out a huge THANKS to Reza and QQ for the support they provide for there products. These guys stand behind there product and continue to provide excellent customer service to there customers. I work in a business that deals with customers daily and one thing I can say is at the end of the day it's all about keeping your customers happy. That's what QQ Aircraft is all about!! Don't even hestitate when thinking about buying from them... just go for it, you won't be dissappointed!


Thanks Again!!!