Welding in Patch Panels on a Cowl

[bdave_mcc]

I would suggest not cutting the cowl to fit the patch. As a general rule in patch panels you cut out what needs to be cut from your bad panel and cut your replacement panel to fit. Leave as much factory material there as you can and then it may be easier to form the patch to fit. There are very few manufacturers out there that make really good panels. Sometimes you have to work with what you have or can get your hands on.