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[JeffAxel]

I am not sure, but I seem to recall that the front cowl flaps are modified to open wider if the cargo pod is installed FWIW. You should check on this. There was one on my plane at one time, but no longer, but all the mounting stuff is still there. The cowl flaps open the standard distance, but I still have the longer tailpipe for the cargo pod.

[skymstr02]

Originally Posted by JeffAxel

I am not sure, but I seem to recall that the front cowl flaps are modified to open wider if the cargo pod is installed FWIW. You should check on this. There was one on my plane at one time, but no longer, but all the mounting stuff is still there. The cowl flaps open the standard distance, but I still have the longer tailpipe for the cargo pod.

The front cowl flap actuator rods are longer, so the flaps are open just a bit when fully closed and open further when full open.

This is part of the Cessna pod installation, but may not be required for an aftermarket pod STC installation.