Firewall Forward Worries

Michael has been learning Solidworks (THANKS EAA!) and has been getting the firewall pieces drawn up.  Rotax was nice enough to provide 3D files for the engine and ring mount as well.  The reason we are looking at this with such interest is that we found out recently that there will be an interference issue between the engine mount that Just Aircraft provided and the nose gear support weldment, also provided by Just Aircraft.  In the attached images you can just barely see the interference near the bottom of the engine mount where the ring mount attaches. There is also one other location that will have to be modified as well.  We are still waiting to hear back from Just Aircraft with any recommendations or fixes they might provide.  In the Meantime, we'll continue to investigate all possible alternatives. Hours: 4

Solidworks Engine with Firewall, Engine Mount, Ring Mount, Nose Gear Support, and Rotax 912IS