Europa-List Digest Archive

Fri 10/17/03


Total Messages Posted: 3



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     1. 12:52 AM - Re: metric drill bits (Fergus Kyle)
     2. 01:07 AM - Europas with Jabiru 3300 Power Pack.? (R.C.Harrison)
     3. 09:15 AM - LAdning LIght (DJA727@aol.com)
 
 
 


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    Time: 12:52:45 AM PST US
    From: "Fergus Kyle" <VE3LVO@rac.ca>
    Subject: Re: metric drill bits
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Fergus Kyle" <VE3LVO@rac.ca> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fred R. Klein" <fklein@orcasonline.com> Subject: Europa-List: metric drill bits Hi to All who have gone before me, I make note of the list of metric drill bits on Pg. 1-3 of manual. After determining that the 3.3mm bit is essential for the flush pop rivits, I've found that McMaster-Carr carries a line of metric drill bits.| Lazy as I am, I have not searched through the entire manual to determine whether the 4.2mm, 4.8mm, 10.2mm, and 12mm are similarly essential, or if they are simply metric equivalents for the listed fractional-inch sizes also listed. Before I order all the listed metric bits, can someone enlighten me as to whether or not they are essential...assuming of course that one has a full set of fractional-inch bit sizes? Metrically-challenged Fred, A194 Fred, You will get a lot of answers probably better than mine as I am no machinist but I hear you and your confusion. My experience as a tyro builder but having some woodwork time, is that you cannot have enough drill bits. I found that the most useful tool for drilling is a digital micrometer. Not only is it usefull for finding out what the diameter of a bit is (after it's been used and rubbed out the figure), but that it will come into use for other tasks as well. I also bought a set of numbered drills - from number40 on down - because the parts provided were not always drilled exactly on the specified diameter. We're talking tenthousands here, because that's often the difference between a comfortable fit, a sliding fit or a tight fit. The micro told me that some numbered drills were better than 4.8mm or 3/16" when a certain fit was called for. My inspector is fastidious about 'slop' and you don't want a sloppy fit in the control run, so getting the right sized hole makes the difference. I'll leave the others to suggest the right sized drill bits to get, but be sure you'll need more than one 3/16" [-3] before you're done. ....and good luck! Ferg Europa A064 PS: If no one else antes up with the drill bit sizes come back to me and will search out.


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    Time: 01:07:13 AM PST US
    From: "R.C.Harrison" <ptag.dev@ukonline.co.uk>
    Subject: Europas with Jabiru 3300 Power Pack.?
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "R.C.Harrison" <ptag.dev@ukonline.co.uk> Hi! All, I'm given to understand that there is four Jabiru 3300 powered Europas actually flying in Australia? Would any such operator or anyone else aware of such information kindly make contact with me directly. Regards Bob Harrison G-PTAG Europa MKI/Jabiru 3300


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    Time: 09:15:05 AM PST US
    From: DJA727@aol.com
    Subject: LAdning LIght
    --> Europa-List message posted by: DJA727@aol.com At the risk of starting another chain of email postings, here goes: I have the second alternator installed now and that allows me to start the job of equipping for night flight. The first idea is lading light. Is there a general consensus on a good location for a landing light? I do not have the option of the outriggers, since the motorglider outriggers are a little different that the short wing and I don't really have a provision for this - unless I pick the wing tip for the location of the light. I am considering the xenon lights and maybe a couple of them located in the cowl looking through a Plexiglas window. Just wondering what the ideas are out there. Thanks, Dave Anderson A227 Mini U2 120 hours TT 136 landing




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