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Are you certain it's the cowling that is causing the rattling and not something inside the cowling? Is the prop in perfect shape? If the rattling is only happening at certain RPM's it could be caused by something out of balance that is creating a harmonic vibration at certain RPM's. Can you grab the cowling while it is fastened down and move it at all or is it snug and tight in place?