F.7.4 Front Hoop Attachment

F.7.4.1  The Front Hoop must be mechanically attached to the monocoque

F.7.4.2 Front Hoop attachment to a monocoque must obey F.5.7.2 or F.7.8 within 25 mm of any bends and nodes that are not at the top center of the Front Hoop

F.7.4.3  The Front Hoop may be fully laminated into the monocoque if:
a. The Front Hoop has core fit tightly around its entire circumference. Expanding foam is not permitted
b. Equivalence to six or more mounts compliant with F.7.8 must be shown in the SES.

F.7.4.4  Adhesive must not be the sole method of attaching the Front Hoop to the monocoque.