I installed access panels near the steps so that I can access the step bolts in the future. This also gives me access to inspect beneath the baggage floor. I used the Airward access panels.
I moved the panels as far outboard as I could and made sure that they wouldn’t interfere with the baggage compartment side panels or the floor stiffeners.
![](https://airplane.allanglen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pxl_20220206_2103041561238317660620777252.jpg)
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After match drilling the doubler I drilled the corners and rough cut the opening with a jig saw.
![](https://airplane.allanglen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pxl_20220206_2202441685480146485696699102.jpg)
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I then finished and shaped the edges and corners with a series of files.
![](https://airplane.allanglen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pxl_20220207_0351531896451430725431350495.jpg)
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The hole position looks like it will work well.
![](https://airplane.allanglen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pxl_20220207_035401022630533395487070882.jpg)
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Two access panel holes complete! Both fit nicely.
![](https://airplane.allanglen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pxl_20220207_1511162368049912463057612182.jpg)
![](https://airplane.allanglen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pxl_20220207_1511251892694413920756933928.jpg)
I then decided to fabricate some baggage floor tie-downs. The inspiration came from Randy Vanstory but I chose to align them to the baggage floor ribs for additional strength. This is easy to do at this stage as I could match drill them via the floor panels.
![](https://airplane.allanglen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pxl_20220208_0112356555767183864789743796.jpg)
![](https://airplane.allanglen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pxl_20220208_0130474241301388480197681719.jpg)
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Now time to start deburring and dimpling the various parts..