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1. 05:29 AM - Re: Mod 70 (davebuzz)
2. 11:55 AM - May 21 2005 Benton, Kansas (Mike Baker)
3. 12:17 PM - Not mod 70, scd (somethingcompletelydifferent) (josok)
4. 12:25 PM - Trim Speed controller (Paul McAllister)
5. 01:34 PM - Cure for intermittent flap motor (Duncan McFadyean)
6. 02:32 PM - Re: Trim Speed controller (R.C.Harrison)
7. 08:27 PM - Re: Not mod 70, scd (somethingcompletelydifferent) (SteveD)
8. 09:33 PM - Re: Mikes Fears, Mod 70 (Tony Krzyzewski)
9. 11:44 PM - Official Usage Guideline [Please Read] [Monthly Posting] (dralle@matronics.com)
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "davebuzz" <davebuzz@aol.com>
Hello Mike,
I have turnbuckles in 'UM, modded through the PFA back in 1997. I will
call EA2004 next week and we will see what happens - I will get back to you
and the Members/list when I have something to say, so it may take a day or
three! BTW It is a holiday weekend in the UK so the Factory/PFA wont be back
until Tuesday.
As for Mod70 now, Pete Jeffers will be applying that to his
(un-turnbuckled) group Europa midweek, with the group members flying it
afterwards, and he has offered to report (roses, warts and all) on the
installation and flying qualities by the end of next weekend (8 May). Some
of you may wish to read that before installing the Mod, perhaps it will
allay perceptions and fears, perhaps not.
We'll put the report up for you all when its ready, but don't expect it
till next weekend.
Dave Bosomworth
Europa Club Chairman
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| Subject: | May 21 2005 Benton, Kansas |
--> Europa-List message posted by: Mike Baker <galahav@yahoo.com>
Hi all,
Big Fly in in Benton, Kansas
May 21 2005
Come see us,
http://www.bentonairpark.com/metadot/index.pl
http://www.airnav.com/airport/1K1
Mary & Mike Baker
Benton, KS
Europa A286
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| Subject: | Not mod 70, scd (somethingcompletelydifferent) |
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "josok" <josok-e@ukolo.fi>
Hi All,
The only thing it has to do with the europa is that it is a taildragger, hopefully
my monowhell to be can do iceflying too!
http://www.europaowners.org/modules.php?set_albumName=Skiplane_1_May_2005&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php
and please try to reassemble the whole url?
Regards,
Jos Okhuijsen
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| Subject: | Trim Speed controller |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
Hi all,
I have just fitted a trim speed controller sold by Matt Drilled to N378PJ. I have
test flown it for about 2 hours and the aircraft is now much more easily trimmed
out. Previously I found that the smallest jab of trim would often be too
much, but now with Matt's speed controller it trims out very nicely. For anyone
thinking about making the trim less sensitive I can recommend it.
Regards, Paul
206 hours and still grinning
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| Subject: | Cure for intermittent flap motor |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Duncan McFadyean" <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
Following indications on this Forum that the above problem could be cured by
cleaning of the flap motor brushes, and a request for feedback on the work
involved, here's a summary plus long version of what's involved:
Summary:
Cleaning the flap motor commutator and brushes cures intermittent flap motor
operation and speeds up flap movement..
Long Version:
The commutator and brushes of the (early type) flap motor can become
contaminated with lubricant from the tail bearing of the motor. This bearing
is a micro-ball race with a labyrinth seal; any excess or additional
lubricant drip-fed into the bearing will pass straight down on to the
commutator.
The flap motor/servo does not need to be taken off the aircraft and the work
can be done in situ, gaining access through the D-cover in the back of the
cockpit. A pile of cushions in the back of the cockpit provides some comfort
while doing the work. In particular a very thick blanket draped over the
edge of the D-cover aperture provides relief to the armpits when leaning
through the aperture.
There are two Phillips-headed screws on top of the motor casing; these
screws pass the full length of the motor and hold everything together.
Remove the screws. Withdraw the end housing (which retains the tail bearing)
and brush holder. The spring loaded brushes will pop out of the holder, but
are electrically connected by wire tails, so won't fall out on to the floor.
The casing of the motor (which holds the permanent field magnets) can also
be withdrawn, but this is not essential. The armature is captured at the
gearbox end of the servo, so won't come out. However, there are a number of
steel shims on the tail-end of the armature that can be dislodged as the end
housing is withdrawn; these shims can fall off and become 'stuck' to the
field magnets in the outer casing; with poor light, it's difficult to spot
that this has happened. There is one insulating washer under the stack of
shims.
Commutator and brushes can now be cleaned; Q-tip (cotton bud) helps with the
latter.
Now the fiddly bit of holding back the brush-springs while getting the
brushes back into the holder. This can be easily achieved with a 1/2" to
5/8" wide strip of stiff card inserted edgewise between the springs, holding
the springs back while the brushes are reinserted into the holder. There is
a convenient slot in the brush holder provided for this purpose and prevents
the piece of stiff card from slipping out during this operation.The brush
holder can now be placed back in position over the commutator and, when in
place, the strip of stiff card withdrawn allowing the springs to push the
brushes down on to the commutator.
Reseat end housing, reinsert the two Phillips-headed screws and retreat from
aircraft.
Done.
Duncan McF.
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| Subject: | Trim Speed controller |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "R.C.Harrison" <ptag.dev@tiscali.co.uk>
Hi! Paul
Well done! They have just sent me a replacement relay deck on the off
chance it sorts out my trim reverse problem I'll keep you posted !
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG
Do not archive.
Robt.C.Harrison
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul
McAllister
Subject: Europa-List: Trim Speed controller
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister"
<paul.mcallister@qia.net>
Hi all,
I have just fitted a trim speed controller sold by Matt Drilled to
N378PJ. I have test flown it for about 2 hours and the aircraft is now
much more easily trimmed out. Previously I found that the smallest jab
of trim would often be too much, but now with Matt's speed controller it
trims out very nicely. For anyone thinking about making the trim less
sensitive I can recommend it.
Regards, Paul
206 hours and still grinning
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| Subject: | RE: Not mod 70, scd (somethingcompletelydifferent) |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "SteveD" <Post2Forum@comcast.net>
This Url Works also:
http://www.europaowners.org/Skiplane_1_May_2005
Steved
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| Subject: | Mikes Fears, Mod 70 |
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "Tony Krzyzewski" <tonyk@kaon.co.nz>
>>> Your fears are shared in my hanger as well. In that I am in the USA,
I will take my new stronger mass balance arm to my trusty welder and
have a cable attachment flange put on it. As you so wisely concluded,
the cable installation was not designed well. The idea is fine, but if a
builder can not do it well, it is a bad design. I installed the
turnbuckles and feel that fixed the design problem.
Your comments are reflected by some in NZ also and I know of three
builders who, myself included, will be welding a cable attachment
flange to it and using the existing turnbuckle tensioned stay wires on
it. My father, who is a mechanical engineer, told me many years ago that
if you want something to stay put make it out of triangles and that's
what I intend retaining on my mass balance arm.
Regards
Tony
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| Subject: | Official Usage Guideline [Please Read] [Monthly Posting] |
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Dear Lister,
Please read over the Europa-List Usage Guidelines below. The complete
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following URL:
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