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1. 12:52 AM - Panel Labels and placards (Gerry Holland)
2. 05:32 AM - A fat spat (Peter Rees)
3. 06:16 AM - Re: A fat spat (Fred Fillinger)
4. 08:24 AM - Re: A fat spat (R.C.Harrison)
5. 04:02 PM - Fitting SCAT tubing. (Paul McAllister)
6. 04:33 PM - Re: Fitting SCAT tubing. ()
7. 04:52 PM - Re: Fitting SCAT tubing. (Tim Ward)
8. 05:08 PM - Re: Fitting SCAT tubing. (Cliff Shaw)
9. 05:13 PM - Re: Panel Labels and placards (SPurpura@aol.com)
10. 06:57 PM - Re: Fitting SCAT tubing. (Robert Berube)
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| Subject: | Panel Labels and placards |
--> Europa-List message posted by: Gerry Holland <gnholland@onetel.com>
Hi to all!
Just some general information regarding panel Labels and Placards for those
planning that phase of build.
I had played around with a neat Brother label Printer I had and got some
really good external labels for my Europa using industrial strength labels.
When it came to the Panel and interior placards it became a little fiddly
with different sizes of placard and print which inflates the price because
of varied stock required so....
I found from one of the other Aircraft lists some recommendations for a
Company in the US who produce durable labels.
Located them on the web, made contact, placed an order and the output
arrived today.
They are excellent quality, exactly what I specified and delivered right on
time and price.
The great thing is that you can provide your design or template requirements
in anything from AutoCAD DWG Files to a scrap of paper with sketch and
dimensions marked up. I did mine as Computer sketches and output file as a
PDF and then the transition was made on receipt at Engravers.
The price for 13 varied size placards and near 200 characters was $70.00
including Post and packing.
The Company is Aircraft Engravers at http://www.engravers.net. Contact name:
Wayne.
Full details:
Aircraft Engravers
112 Canton Rd
Granby, CT 06035
USA
Phone (860) 653-2780
Fax (860) 653-7324
E-mail info@engravers.net
Regards
Gerry
Europa 384 G-FIZY
Trigear with Rotax 912 and Arplast CS Prop.
Dynon EFIS, KMD 150, Icom A-200 and SL70 Transponder.
PSS AoA Fitted.
http://www.g-fizy.com
Mobile: +44 7808 402404
WebFax: +44 870 7059985
gnholland@onetel.com
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "Peter Rees" <peter.rees05@ntlworld.com>
I'm in the process of fitting the nose spat but have noticed that the right
hand side (viewed from in front) bulges due to the size of the axle nut. The
nut (along with the washer and spat mounting bracket) cause this side to
stick out about 5mm more than the other side such that the spat looks
terrible.
Would it be OK to grind the axle nut (and axle bolt of course) from its
current size of about 13mm to say 9? As far as I can see, the nut is there
to keep the axle bolt in place and the assembly under the correct tension to
stop the wheel from wobbling - it shouldn't need to be as big as it is.
Peter
G-MFHI
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "Fred Fillinger" <n3eu@comcast.net>
> Would it be OK to grind the axle nut (and axle bolt of course) from
its
> current size of about 13mm to say 9? As far as I can see, the nut is
there
> to keep the axle bolt in place and the assembly under the correct
tension to
> stop the wheel from wobbling - it shouldn't need to be as big as it
is.
>
> Peter
> G-MFHI
I only had to cut off the bolt to achieve a fit in a smallish,
aftermarket fairing I scrounged and modified with glass and matching
polyester resin to make it pretty around the big swivel thingy. As
far as "thinning" the nut, I'd observe that production A/C of twice
the gross weight use an axle shaft of about 1/2 the diameter of that
monster bolt, and hence a comparatively tiny locknut.
Reg,
Fred F.
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "R.C.Harrison" <ptag.dev@tiscali.co.uk>
Hi! Peter.
I thinned mine down some for the same reason. However if I recall
correctly the nut is a "nylock" type with a nylon self locking insert,
and to grind it down will likely cook the nylon so I carefully used a
hacksaw. But to ensure a clean cut at the thread I first established at
what length (plus one thread clear to stick through the nut when
tightened) the bolt needed to be then put it into a vice and hack sawed
to length cleaning it with a file. Then trial fitted the nut(Opposite
end to the nylon) to clear out the start thread of the bolt. Then remove
the nut and hacksaw the nut to the required length making sure the face
is flat and square to the axis.
If it were a nut and bolt without the nylon I'd cut both nut and bolt
together so both threads are cleaned by subsequent removal of the nut.
All IMHO of course!
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG Europa 337 MKI/Jabiru 3300.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Peter Rees
Subject: Europa-List: A fat spat
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Peter Rees"
<peter.rees05@ntlworld.com>
I'm in the process of fitting the nose spat but have noticed that the
right
hand side (viewed from in front) bulges due to the size of the axle nut.
The
nut (along with the washer and spat mounting bracket) cause this side to
stick out about 5mm more than the other side such that the spat looks
terrible.
Would it be OK to grind the axle nut (and axle bolt of course) from its
current size of about 13mm to say 9? As far as I can see, the nut is
there
to keep the axle bolt in place and the assembly under the correct
tension to
stop the wheel from wobbling - it shouldn't need to be as big as it is.
Peter
G-MFHI
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| Subject: | Fitting SCAT tubing. |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
Hi All,
I am trying to fit some 2" SCAT tubing to one of those 2" flanges sold by AC Spruce.
I can't get the darn stuff to slide on more than 1/2". if that. Is there
a trick to working with this stuff ?
Thanks, Paul
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| Subject: | Fitting SCAT tubing. |
--> Europa-List message posted by: <beecho@beecho.org>
Yep, a healthy burst of 4 letter words and a little WD-40 or teflon spray
helps.
Tom
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul McAllister
Subject: Europa-List: Fitting SCAT tubing.
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister"
--> <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
Hi All,
I am trying to fit some 2" SCAT tubing to one of those 2" flanges sold by AC
Spruce. I can't get the darn stuff to slide on more than 1/2". if that. Is
there a trick to working with this stuff ?
Thanks, Paul
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| Subject: | Re: Fitting SCAT tubing. |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Tim Ward" <ward.t@xtra.co.nz>
Paul,
Cut back the wire inside, the required length and then slide on the
'wireless' tube with the help of a bit of soap.
Cheers,
Tim
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8005
New Zealand.
Ph +64 3 3515166
Mobile 021 0640221
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
Subject: Europa-List: Fitting SCAT tubing.
> --> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister"
> <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
>
> Hi All,
>
> I am trying to fit some 2" SCAT tubing to one of those 2" flanges sold by
> AC Spruce. I can't get the darn stuff to slide on more than 1/2". if
> that. Is there a trick to working with this stuff ?
>
> Thanks, Paul
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Fitting SCAT tubing. |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Cliff Shaw" <flyinggpa@comcast.net>
Paul
I had one I needed to take off and reinstall regularly, so I crimped the
aluminum to make it a slight bit tapered. Worked OK then.
Cliff Shaw
1041 Euclid ave.
Edmonds, WA 98020
425 776 5555
http://www.europaowners.org/WileE
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| Subject: | Re: Panel Labels and placards |
--> Europa-List message posted by: SPurpura@aol.com
I HAD A TROPHY SHOP MAKE MINE, PRICE WAS REAL GOOD.
SAM N77EU
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| Subject: | Fitting SCAT tubing. |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Robert Berube" <bberube@tampabay.rr.com>
When using ducting to fit the aluminum flanges, it works best to use Sceet
as it is lined on the inside and slips over the 2 inch flanges very easily.
Bob
Do not archive
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Cliff Shaw
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Fitting SCAT tubing.
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Cliff Shaw" <flyinggpa@comcast.net>
Paul
I had one I needed to take off and reinstall regularly, so I crimped the
aluminum to make it a slight bit tapered. Worked OK then.
Cliff Shaw
1041 Euclid ave.
Edmonds, WA 98020
425 776 5555
http://www.europaowners.org/WileE
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