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I'm a little spooked about cutting the wood out and replacing a 24" hole; maybe it's just psychological but it's freaking me out either way.
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I agree a 24 inch hole is more than just a hole. In the end the bond at the perimeter will tell the tale. No matter what you do with the hole the edges have to bear the full load. Bridging over and / or under to solid material is what you need. This might be a time when traditional decoration might hide the patch.
Consider adding a hatch? When you can't win you can survive. Nature knows where the doors need to be.