> Even though I have no interest in having fuel in front of me, a removable > front deck appeals to me for servicing > Does this weaken the structure at all though?
Chris and all, Having the front deck removable is absolutely one of the best modifications you can do to your KR. After 469 hours of flight I can assure you it does not affect structural strength. My KR has even gone as far as hitting a deer on landing at 70mph and there was no twisting or cracks or damage anywhere around the upper or lower longerons, firewall, fuselage sides or floor of the immediate area behind the firewall. This plane can take a beating and keep on ticking. Take a look at this "Raise the hood please" link: http://www.flykr2s.com/hood.html "Deer kill link": http://www.flykr2s.com/deer.html Mark Jones (N886MJ) Stevens Point, WI E-mail: flykr2s at charter.net Web: www.flykr2s.com
