---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 06/10/03: 8 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:01 AM - Re: Subaru Engine Mount design () 2. 08:16 AM - Re: Subaru Engine Mount design (TELEDYNMCS@aol.com) 3. 12:25 PM - Re: Screaching sound (Ami McFadyean) 4. 01:37 PM - Re: Subaru Engine Mount design () 5. 02:13 PM - RAFGSA 40th Aniversary Fly in 13th to 15th June (Carl & Dot) 6. 03:22 PM - Navaid Autopilot. (Michael Parkin) 7. 11:02 PM - Clearout! (Gerry Holland) 8. 11:51 PM - Re: Navaid Autopilot. (Nigel Charles) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:01:00 AM PST US From: Subject: Re: Europa-List: Subaru Engine Mount design --> Europa-List message posted by: Nigel Charles wrote: > --> Europa-List message posted by: "Nigel Charles" > > >> Whilst I am still deciding what engine to use, I am intrigued by a >> New > Zealand > Subaru engine produced by SUB4.< > > The Subaru in whatever form is heavy. From the UK Subaru powered > Europas it is evident that it has about a 60lb weight penalty. > Typically this means that by the time you have 2 typical sized adults > aboard and full fuel you are already at MTOW (no spare payload for > any baggage). This is probably the main reason why you will see no > new UK Subaru powered Europas in construction. Not quite, I have a Subaru engine for mine:) Mine was converted by NSI - http://www.nsiaero.com/aero_home.html but getting in touch with them via email has not been too successful. Cheers, Mark. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:16:27 AM PST US From: TELEDYNMCS@aol.com Subject: Re: Europa-List: Subaru Engine Mount design --> Europa-List message posted by: TELEDYNMCS@aol.com In a message dated 6/10/2003 3:01:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time, europa@nimbus.geog.ox.ac.uk writes: > Not quite, I have a Subaru engine for mine:) According to their website their "wet" weight for the 108 HP Subaru, without prop, is 242 Lbs, 64 lbs greater than the Rotax 912S. Do not archive ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 12:25:00 PM PST US From: "Ami McFadyean" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Screaching sound --> Europa-List message posted by: "Ami McFadyean" Which clutch? The optional slipper clutch or the dog clutch? Pity our Agent isn't as well informed as yours! Duncan McF. ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: Re: Europa-List: Screaching sound > --> Europa-List message posted by: DJA727@aol.com > > In a message dated 6/9/2003 12:44:14 PM Pacific Standard Time, > ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk writes: > > > > > I think its the reduction drive dog clutch; the one that needs the periodic > > friction test. I think its also possible that the surfaces of this may be > > galled, hence the screeching. In my case I was rather hoping that it would > > go away rather than having to investigate further (although the friction > > check remains within tolerance and oil filter inspection didn't reveal an > > abnormal amount of metal). > > > > So far, it has gone away. > > > > It might also be due (as the engine kicks backwards) to slippage in the > > spragg clutch that engages (permanently) the starter motor to the engine; > > but I doubt this, the noise seems to come from the front of the engine. > > > > > > I spoke to Rotax technical support and they tell me the noise is the clutch > and nothing to worry about. Good news for a change! > > Dave > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 01:37:39 PM PST US From: Subject: Re: Europa-List: Subaru Engine Mount design --> Europa-List message posted by: > --> Europa-List message posted by: TELEDYNMCS@aol.com > > In a message dated 6/10/2003 3:01:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > europa@nimbus.geog.ox.ac.uk writes: > > > Not quite, I have a Subaru engine for mine:) > > According to their website their "wet" weight for the 108 HP Subaru, without > prop, is 242 Lbs, 64 lbs greater than the Rotax 912S. "Not quite" was re. the quote about no UK builders planning to use a Subaru engine. Cheers, Mark. ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 02:13:43 PM PST US From: "Carl & Dot" Subject: Europa-List: RAFGSA 40th Aniversary Fly in 13th to 15th June --> Europa-List message posted by: "Carl & Dot" If any Europa owners are planning to fly in to Bicester on the Saturday and need a comfy bed for the night we would be happy to help. We only live 5 miles away from Bicester and are planning to attend the evening function. We can provide transport to and from the airfield. If interested, please call us on 01296 738129 or 07768 473222 (the earlier the better). Carl & Dot Pattinson. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rowland & Wilma Carson" Subject: Europa-List: [UK fliers] RAFGSA 40th Aniversary Fly in 13th to 15th June > --> Europa-List message posted by: Rowland & Wilma Carson > > Following forwarded from Alan Twigg: > > Ever wanted to fly in to Bicester instead of going around it? > > The RAFGSA Centre is the home of the RAF Gliding and Soaring Association and > has been based at RAF Bicester for 40 years, To celebrate this occaision > there is to be a 'Fly-in' and evening function on Saterday 14th June 03. > > In addition to the normal club operations there will be a mimi comp for > gliders, weather permitting. Gliders from other clubs welcome. > > Power pilots are invited to fly in to RAF Bicester, you will be permitted to > arrive after 1600hrs on Friday 13th June, between 0800 and 1900 Saterday > 14th and depart after 0900 Sunday 15th. > > Arrivals will be strictly PPR. As Saterday 14th June 03 will be a normal > club gliding day at the gliding centre, instructions given by telephone and > / or radio, must be adhered to. On arrival all pilots to book in at Control > ( C ). Ground Marshallers instructions are to be followed. Pilots are > reminded that it is their sole responsibility for the safety of their > aircraft and other airfield users. > > Ground Radio: The frequency for powered traffic to the site will be > 129.975 > > Runway in use: The Runway in use will be decided by the site CFI on the > day, it is essential that pilots obtain this > information prior to arrival. A copy of the > airfield details can be found at www.rafgsa.org. > > Aircraft Parking: All powered aircraft are to park in the designated > parking areas. On No account are aircraft to > move outside of the perimiter track of the > airfield. > > Fuel: 100LL fuel will be available throughout the > weekend. The bowser will move to the > aircraft parking location, when fuel is > requested. Unfortunately, credit card facilities will not be available. > Fuel will also be available at Turweston. > Admin: Event organiser: Roger Davis Tel: 018699 > 252493/875995/875996 > Mail: c/o RAF GSA Centre, RAF Bicester, > Cversfield, Bicester Oxon OX 26 5 HA > > Camping: A camping area opposite the main hangar will be > available for all those wishing to 'stay > over'. Toilets and Shower facilities will be > available. > > Catering: Catering facilities will be available throughout the > weekend. > > > PARTY!!!! There will be a Hangar party on the evening of Saterday > 14th June03, details will be available on arrival. > > -- > > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 03:22:17 PM PST US From: "Michael Parkin" Subject: Europa-List: Navaid Autopilot. --> Europa-List message posted by: "Michael Parkin" To prevent interference with the Navaid system during radio transmission, the installation diagram calls for an earth on pin 7 ( through the PTT button) for the duration of the radio call. The circuit also calls for a diode in the radio/intercom line. This diode prevents correct operation of the PWR/XMT led on my PS intercom system. Does anyone know the purpose of the diode, and is it OK to leave it out??? regards, Mike Parkin No 312 (G-JULZ) mikenjulie.parkin@btopenworld.com ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 11:02:37 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Clearout! From: Gerry Holland --> Europa-List message posted by: Gerry Holland For UK Builders/Flyers I'm having a clear out of all surplus Instruments accumulated during indecision over past 2 or 3 years! Everything is 'just about' finalised and the end may be in sight! Some of the bits may be of interest to someone before I just wrap them up and store on corner of Workshop. I have a ex-RAF Ferranti FH14 Attitude Indicator in full working order with required Solid State Inverter (Very small and lightweight Box from RD Aviation). Both items together weigh 6lbs as an install. 200 ono. ISSPRO 2.25" Range of Instruments from Chief Aircraft. Voltmeter - 9 to 16V Ammeter with 40 Amp Shunt RPM Gauge (Electronic) 0 - 3500 (Suitable for Jabiru) Manifold Pressure (-15 to +30) with Sensor VDO 2.25" 2 X Oil Temperature - 50C to 150C Battery Voltage 2.25" Mechanical Turbo Boost -15 to +30 with connecting tube The Instruments as a 'lot' - 150 ono Regards Gerry Gerry Holland Europa 384 G-FIZY +44 7808 402404 gnholland@onetel.com ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 11:51:44 PM PST US From: "Nigel Charles" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Navaid Autopilot. --> Europa-List message posted by: "Nigel Charles" >To prevent interference with the Navaid system during radio transmission, the installation diagram calls for an earth on pin 7 ( through the PTT button) for the duration of the radio call. The circuit also calls for a diode in the radio/intercom line. This diode prevents correct operation of the PWR/XMT led on my PS intercom system.< Presumably the diode prevents reverse current if pin 7 should have a higher voltage than the PTT connection on the intercom/radio. I would be very cautious about leaving it out. Are you sure you wired the diode the correct way around. The band end of the diode should connect to the PTT and pin 7. Mine works OK in this configuration. The voltage drop on a forward biased diode should only be about 0.6v so should not be enough to affect the PTT connection. If you are still having problems try transmitting with the diode in circuit but with the pin 7 disconnected. If this doesn't cure it there is either a problem with the diode or there is something odd about you intercom/radio setup. The PTT connection is usually connected to ground to get the radio to transmit. I presume this is the case with your system? Nigel Charles