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1. 12:03 AM - Re: Funny fuel gauge (nigel charles)
2. 12:03 AM - Re: FLYING FOR FUN /PFA Rally, 1st to 3rd July 2005 (nigel charles)
3. 02:30 AM - Re: Funny fuel gauge (Jeremy Davey)
4. 03:54 AM - funny fuel gauge (danny@mcwalterscafe.co.uk)
5. 08:09 AM - Re: Funny fuel gauge (R Holder)
6. 09:22 AM - Re: Funny fuel gauge (Jeremy Davey)
7. 09:29 AM - Re: Funny fuel gauge (John & Paddy Wigney)
8. 01:07 PM - Mod 70 - times two! (David Corbett)
9. 01:32 PM - Re: Funny fuel gauge (Simon Smith)
10. 03:22 PM - Turbo Cover (Erich Trombley)
11. 04:50 PM - Re: Turbo Cover (R.C.Harrison)
12. 07:39 PM - Tyre fitting tips (Paul McAllister)
13. 07:51 PM - It finally got it's papers!! (Dean Seitz)
14. 10:24 PM - Re: Re: Funny fuel gauge (Matthew Carpenter)
15. 10:34 PM - Re: It finally got it's papers!! (DuaneFamly@aol.com)
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Subject: | Funny fuel gauge |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "nigel charles" <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
For what it is worth this is my viewpoint on fuel gauging.
On a touring aircraft like the Europa knowing your fuel contents
accurately gives peace of mind and avoids needless fuel stops at
intermediate airfields. Although some may say that 3 hours is plenty
long enough and is always within the range of a full tank, there are
times when 2 sector trips without refuelling are required (no fuel
available at destination or avoiding loading Avgas rather than
unleaded).
With that in mind it is helpful to have two independent ways of
measuring fuel contents. Fuel level whether it is float, sightglass or
capacitance sender is one method. Whilst this shows the quantity of fuel
in the tank even the most accurate system is unlikely to better
inaccuracies of 10 per cent. I use dual capacitance senders but treat
them as a backup. My main (and by far more accurate fuel contents
indication) is using a fuel flow sender and electronic integrator
display (in my case uMonitor). Two of us have been running this system
for 3 years now (the other Europa uses the EIS display). We are both
remaining within 0.5 per cent and often within 0.2 per cent. There are
only two significant considerations with the integrator system. Firstly
it is important to remember to reset the calculated fuel contents after
refuel. Secondly it will not read accurately if there is a fuel leak
before the fuel flow sender. The chances of this are hopefully remote
and you are likely to be aware of this by smell.
Both techniques have been used for many years in larger aircraft. Even
with very accurate gauging in the B777 often it is the level gauge
rather than the integrated readings that gives errors.
To sum up - by all means fit whatever you think is the best level
gauging system but for real accuracy fit an integrator system.
Nigel Charles
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Subject: | FLYING FOR FUN /PFA Rally, 1st to 3rd July 2005 |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "nigel charles" <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Hi Ian
I would be happy to do a stint at the factory stand. However as I have
yet to get my work programme, at this stage I can only predict that I am
likely to be available on the Saturday. I will be certain of my
availability on 1st June so will be able to commit then.
Nigel
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-
>>server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of G-IANI
>>Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 10:55
>>To: europa-list@matronics.com
>>Subject: RE: Europa-List: FLYING FOR FUN /PFA Rally, 1st to 3rd July
2005
>>
>>--> Europa-List message posted by: "G-IANI" <g-iani@ntlworld.com>
>>
>>
>>This year we need more volunteer than ever before!
>>
>>Not only do we have our commitment to help Europa(2004) run their
stand
>>but
>>demonstration area in the PFA homebuilders tent.
>>
>>EUROPA(2004) STAND
>>
>>The Club will be supplying a display aircraft and Andy and John will
be
>>manning the stand. The Club stand is next to the Europa(2004) stand
>>(which
>>is at the end of a row and has plenty of space for display aircraft).
The
>>Club would like to provide two people for the period from 11.00 to
17.00
>>Friday and Saturday and from 11.00 to 16.00 Sunday. So proposed shift
are
>>11.00 - 14.00 and 14.00 - 17.00. With the Europa staff present this
>>should
>>allow everyone time to talk to potential customers and have comfort
breaks
>>without feeling too overloaded.
>>
>>For anyone doing three hours or more you will receive a free ticket.
>>Sorry
>>no percentage on sales.
>>
>>If you can help us out, please contact me direct. Please give the
hours
>>you
>>would be prefer to work and your home address (needed so tickets can
be
>>sent
>>to you). I will then try and work out a timetable and contact all who
>>have
>>volunteered.
>>
>>
>>COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION DEMONSTRATION AREA
>>
>>Nev Eyre and I will be about to help out but we need are two people at
a
>>time to man the stand. So why not do it with a co-builder (or friend
if
>>you
>>still have any). If you cannot persuade a friend I will be happy to
pair
>>you up with some other suitably insane aircraft builder. The proposed
>>slot
>>are 11.00 to 14.00 and 14.00 to 17.00 (16.00 on Sunday) on each of the
>>three
>>days (but we will try to arrange things to fit your attendance).
>>
>>The task will be to talk to those who visit the stand, answer
questions
>>and
>>to demonstrate working in composites. We are not expecting you to be
give
>>a
>>lecture on the subject just to talk to those attending about you
>>experience.
>>We will provide some example pieces in various states of construction
and
>>we
>>expect to have a composite fuselage (probably a Bambi) that you can
show
>>visitors round. We will have available suitable moulds for joystick
>>guards
>>(needed at base of stick for stick boots), overhead cheese wedge panel
>>(with
>>curved sides which fit unlike the factory version) and maybe others.
>>Please
>>let me know if you want to make something else. This is a perfect
>>opportunity for those of you who want to make something small but are
>>deterred by having to buy new epoxy, glass etc.
>>
>>You will get free entry to the Rally (all days + camping if required)
for
>>doing a session. You will get to keep the beautiful demonstration
piece
>>you
>>produce. Volunteers for less hours will be very welcome but PFA
largess
>>will not extend to free tickets.
>>
>>You do not have to make something specific but all the basis material
and
>>equipment will be to hand. We do suggest you bring your own gloves
(for
>>comfort but we will have disposables available if you forget), face
masks,
>>overalls and any favourite mixing sticks etc.
>>
>>Please give the hours you would be prefer to work and your home
address
>>(needed so tickets can be sent to you). I will then try and work out
a
>>timetable and contact all who have volunteered.
>>
>>
>>Ian Rickard #505 G-IANI XS Trig ear
>>Europa Club Mods Rep
>>e-mail mods@europaclub.org.uk, or direct on g-iani@ntlworld.com
>>37 Willowmead Close, Woking, Surrey, GU21 3DN. Tel 01483
714096
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Subject: | Funny fuel gauge |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Jeremy Davey" <EuropaFlyer_3@msn.com>
Nigel,
Agreed 100%. Club members will be interested to note that the mod I've put
forward for conversion into a Standard Mod and mentioned in the last Europa
Flyer allows the sight gauge to be deleted IF AND ONLY IF two systems
differing in their operation are implemented for measuring fuel level.
Such systems might include:
Capacitance gauges (see existing Club mod)
Magnetic gauges (see Factory mod)
Integrator (aka totaliser)
Float gauge
While I wrote it to allow the generic case in order that it could become a
useful standard mod, in my own case I am using twin capacitance probes (one
each side, although only one on the main side is actually required) and an
integrator.
Regards,
Jeremy
Jeremy Davey
Europa Monowheel 537M G-EZZA
Europa Club Vice-Chairman, Webmaster, PFA NC Representative
PFA EC Member
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, then it is
possible you haven't grasped the severity of the situation.
Tail done
Standard XS wings with mods underway
CM installed in fuse (with airbrakes fittings)
1400 build hours to date
Intended fit:
Rotax 914 turbo, Airmaster CS fully-feathering prop
Lots of lights, buttons, switches, gizmos, and alarms
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of nigel charles
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Funny fuel gauge
--> Europa-List message posted by: "nigel charles"
--> <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
For what it is worth this is my viewpoint on fuel gauging.
On a touring aircraft like the Europa knowing your fuel contents accurately
gives peace of mind and avoids needless fuel stops at intermediate
airfields. Although some may say that 3 hours is plenty long enough and is
always within the range of a full tank, there are times when 2 sector trips
without refuelling are required (no fuel available at destination or
avoiding loading Avgas rather than unleaded).
With that in mind it is helpful to have two independent ways of measuring
fuel contents. Fuel level whether it is float, sightglass or capacitance
sender is one method. Whilst this shows the quantity of fuel in the tank
even the most accurate system is unlikely to better inaccuracies of 10 per
cent. I use dual capacitance senders but treat them as a backup. My main
(and by far more accurate fuel contents
indication) is using a fuel flow sender and electronic integrator display
(in my case uMonitor). Two of us have been running this system for 3 years
now (the other Europa uses the EIS display). We are both remaining within
0.5 per cent and often within 0.2 per cent. There are only two significant
considerations with the integrator system. Firstly it is important to
remember to reset the calculated fuel contents after refuel. Secondly it
will not read accurately if there is a fuel leak before the fuel flow
sender. The chances of this are hopefully remote and you are likely to be
aware of this by smell.
Both techniques have been used for many years in larger aircraft. Even with
very accurate gauging in the B777 often it is the level gauge rather than
the integrated readings that gives errors.
To sum up - by all means fit whatever you think is the best level gauging
system but for real accuracy fit an integrator system.
Nigel Charles
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Subject: | funny fuel gauge |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "danny@mcwalterscafe.co.uk" <danny@mcwalterscafe.co.uk>
Hi All,
While we're talking about fuel gauges etc, (I've fitted th
factory fuel gauge) has any one fitted the fuel monitoring system FS450
as advertised by Harry Mendelssohn. It looks neat and reasonable cheap,
but is it up to the job.
Cheers Danny
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Subject: | Re: Funny fuel gauge |
--> Europa-List message posted by: R Holder <rholder@avnet.co.uk>
Jeremy Davey wrote:
> --> Europa-List message posted by: "Jeremy Davey"
> <EuropaFlyer_3@msn.com>
>
> Nigel,
>
> Agreed 100%. Club members will be interested to note
> that the mod I've put forward for conversion into a
> Standard Mod and mentioned in the last Europa Flyer
> allows the sight gauge to be deleted IF AND ONLY IF two
> systems differing in their operation are implemented
> for measuring fuel level.
>
> Such systems might include:
>
> Capacitance gauges (see existing Club mod) Magnetic
> gauges (see Factory mod) Integrator (aka totaliser)
> Float gauge
>
> While I wrote it to allow the generic case in order
> that it could become a useful standard mod, in my own
> case I am using twin capacitance probes (one each side,
> although only one on the main side is actually
> required) and an integrator.
>
> Regards, Jeremy
Why are you changing the spec to a doubled up system ?
The original sight tube was perfectly acceptable as a
(single) means of checking fuel level. When the Europa
fuel gauge came out we fitted that (during the build) and
deleted the sight gauge. So we still had one means of
checking the fuel level. No change.
So why now insist on two means of checking ? Completely
unnecessary, AND there is a danger that if it gets written
into a standard mod that way there will be a requrement
for ALL aircraft to have two means of checking. And that
IS not needed at tthe moment.
I do of course record all the fuel I put in (on a sheet of
paper) and whenever I overdo it and the filler slops over
I record the approximate amount I put in and record that
the tank was absolutely full at that point. Over the 2500
litres I have put in so far the fuel burn has been
reasonably consistent, remembering I tend to only do short
hops - 20 - 60 minutes.
Richard Holder
G-OWWW - 51 - High Cross
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Subject: | Funny fuel gauge |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Jeremy Davey" <EuropaFlyer_3@msn.com>
Richard,
Because the means of measuring may be indirect (e.g. totaliser), and that's
what Engineering wanted if a variety of indirect means were used. Obviously
that contrasts somewhat with the Factory arrangements that allow just the
one gauge - sight tube or the magnetic float type, but that contrast is not
unheard of, is it? :-) Bear in mind, too, that capacitance gauges are
affected by changes in dielectric constant, as previously discussed - so
their suitability for sole gauging is questionable.
Those who want to use the Factory system are unaffected, of course, and can
just use that one. And those wanting to use just one system that isn't the
Factory one can apply for a mod accordingly.
As for all aircraft being required to have two systems - I'm not sure I
agree with your conclusion. It would certainly be seen by all as PFA
Engineering taking things too far and I, for one, very much doubt they would
even entertain such an idea!
Above all, mine is just a mod, not a standard!
Kind regards,
Jeremy
Jeremy Davey
Europa Monowheel 537M G-EZZA
Europa Club Vice-Chairman, Webmaster, PFA NC Representative
PFA EC Member
"If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, then it is
possible you haven't grasped the severity of the situation."
Tail done
Standard XS wings with mods underway
CM installed in fuse (with airbrakes fittings)
1400 build hours to date
Intended fit:
Rotax 914 turbo, Airmaster CS fully-feathering prop
Lots of lights, buttons, switches, gizmos, and alarms
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of R Holder
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Funny fuel gauge
--> Europa-List message posted by: R Holder <rholder@avnet.co.uk>
Jeremy Davey wrote:
> --> Europa-List message posted by: "Jeremy Davey"
> <EuropaFlyer_3@msn.com>
>
> Nigel,
>
> Agreed 100%. Club members will be interested to note that the mod I've
> put forward for conversion into a Standard Mod and mentioned in the
> last Europa Flyer allows the sight gauge to be deleted IF AND ONLY IF
> two systems differing in their operation are implemented for measuring
> fuel level.
>
> Such systems might include:
>
> Capacitance gauges (see existing Club mod) Magnetic gauges (see
> Factory mod) Integrator (aka totaliser) Float gauge
>
> While I wrote it to allow the generic case in order that it could
> become a useful standard mod, in my own case I am using twin
> capacitance probes (one each side, although only one on the main side
> is actually
> required) and an integrator.
>
> Regards, Jeremy
Why are you changing the spec to a doubled up system ?
The original sight tube was perfectly acceptable as a
(single) means of checking fuel level. When the Europa fuel gauge came out
we fitted that (during the build) and deleted the sight gauge. So we still
had one means of checking the fuel level. No change.
So why now insist on two means of checking ? Completely unnecessary, AND
there is a danger that if it gets written into a standard mod that way there
will be a requrement for ALL aircraft to have two means of checking. And
that IS not needed at tthe moment.
I do of course record all the fuel I put in (on a sheet of
paper) and whenever I overdo it and the filler slops over I record the
approximate amount I put in and record that the tank was absolutely full at
that point. Over the 2500 litres I have put in so far the fuel burn has been
reasonably consistent, remembering I tend to only do short hops - 20 - 60
minutes.
Richard Holder
G-OWWW - 51 - High Cross
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Subject: | Re: Funny fuel gauge |
--> Europa-List message posted by: John & Paddy Wigney <johnwigney@worldnet.att.net>
<>Hi Sven,
I am not sure if this will help your problem but it may give you some
ideas. I have a Westach capacitance fuel gauge system which I bought
from Aircraft Spruce. The dual fuel gauge is # 2DA4V and the two senders
are # 395-5S-1B. The system has worked well for me and as far as I am
aware, does not indicate differently for 100LL versus autofuel. The
individual probes go from the tank top to the rear inboard corners of
each tank section. The calibration range permits one to set the full
for the reserve section when the level is at the top of this section (=
2 US gallons). I fitted individual flanges and seals for each probe in
the tank top. Next time, I would use a single rectangular plate to mount
both probes. This makes insertion of the inner backing plate much easier.
I chose not to fit the factory sight tube arrangement as I was not
enthusiastic about plastic pipes running around the cockpit. The only
snag with the capacitance setup, and I think this will be similar with
the factory Mod 60 fuel gauge, is that the calibration is very coarse at
the top of the tank. What I mean is that the top quarter of the tank
contains approximately 7.5 US gallons out of a total of 18.0 US gallons.
Using the level gauge, I found it to be almost impossible to measure and
calculate fuel consumption when the tank is near the top.
My solution for this problem was to add the fuel flow / totaliser option
to my Grand Rapids EIS. This was a vast improvement and is very
accurate. It shows gallons per hour, fuel remaining in decimals of
gallons and does the arithmetic for endurance as well. Having two
independent systems is a useful cross check.
Cheers, John
N262WF, monoXS, 912S
Mooresville, North Carolina
Time: 01:57:20 PM PST US
From: "Sven den Boer" <svendenboer@quicknet.nl>
Subject: Europa-List: Funny fuel gauge
Guys,
I have a Westach fuel gauge in combination with a Princeton capacitive fuel
level probe.
When switching power on, the fuel gauge gives about 2 seconds of correct
indication and the needle falls back to zero.
Already tried another fuel gauge.
Any Ideas ?
Best Regards
Sven den Boer
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"Martin Caloran" <Martin@SVSP.co.uk>
Subject: | Mod 70 - times two! |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "David Corbett" <david.corbett5@btinternet.com>
Robin James and I have today completed Mod 70 on our two aircraft, here
at Shobdon.
The first aircraft took 2 of us 5 hours, the second took 3 hours.
Why the differnece, you may ask? My aircraft was first; it has the
baggage bay mod - which makes working on your stomach in the aft
fuselage that much easier; but it also has one access panel for the rear
fuselage built to the instructions on page 24-3 of the Europa Manual,
dated 17/1/96; this called for a 4" OD diameter inspection panel, which
I knew all along would not let me work properly through that panel.
As a result, only one person could work at a time, and unbolting the 2
AN3 bolts from inside was a pain - but not nearly as difficult as
re-attaching the new TP 18 from inside, which was almost a nightmare.
Robin James's aircraft does not have the baggage bay mod, which made
working on the removable bulkhead more difficult, but his rear fuselage
inspection panel was large enough for me to be able to cut the wires out
and undo the 2 AN3 bolts through the panel - using masking tape to hold
the 1/4 AF spanner in place whilst slackening the AN3 bolt with a 3/8
ratchet. That was a doddle - but for some reason, having fed the new TP
18 in through the inspection panel, whilst Robin inside worked on the
bulkhead, and having successfully fitted the lower AN3 bolt using one
arm only, the top AN3 would not go in more than half way for either of
us (Robin is a higly experienced motor-bike restorer). In the end, he
chamfered the end of the top AN3 bolt and, while I waggled the front end
of TP 18 around from inside, he eventually got that bolt through.
Everything then went together without further problems.
I hope these few tips may be helpful to those of you still to face up to
the task - we did it today because my Permit is to be renewed next week.
Working right aft within the rear fusealge is not as claustrophobic as I
had expected that it would be - but I did find that, whilst trying to
get the AN3 bolts undone - and done up again - there was not enough room
for me to bend my head backwards to enable me to see what I was doing -
and therefore everything, including the wire cutting - had to be done by
feel. I emphasise that this only applies to aircraft that have a 4" OD
inspection panel that is not big enough to enable a thin arm to get
inside and work directly on the AN3 bolts. If your inspection panel is
larger, you will do the job easily without having to go right aft
inside. Robin's aircraft also has the small 2.5" inspection panel higher
up and further aft in the rear fuselage - but that was of very little
help - you cannot see the lower AN3 bolt through that panel.
Two final tips - when reinstalling TP 18, do not try to get the AN3
bolts straight back into place - use a smaller "drift", such as a
thinner drill bit, to locate the 2 holes before pushing the bolts home;
and - if you drill the 3 holes in the Tufnol strip as shown, the top
bolt will foul the glassfibre brackets to which the top of the bulkhead
is bolted. Consider drilling the top hole a little lower than shown??
Best of luck - I now feel very stiff, but also very smug!!
David
G-BZAM, UK 265
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Subject: | Funny fuel gauge |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Simon Smith" <jodel@nildram.co.uk>
The pdf for mod 60 (fuel gauge) seems to suggest that it is not sufficient
to only have the float gauge and that a second method of verification is
required.
See item 10 at
http://www.europa-aircraft.biz/pdfs/modifications/Mod%2060.pdf
Regards
Simon
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jeremy Davey
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Funny fuel gauge
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Jeremy Davey"
--> <EuropaFlyer_3@msn.com>
Richard,
Because the means of measuring may be indirect (e.g. totaliser), and that's
what Engineering wanted if a variety of indirect means were used. Obviously
that contrasts somewhat with the Factory arrangements that allow just the
one gauge - sight tube or the magnetic float type, but that contrast is not
unheard of, is it? :-) Bear in mind, too, that capacitance gauges are
affected by changes in dielectric constant, as previously discussed - so
their suitability for sole gauging is questionable.
Those who want to use the Factory system are unaffected, of course, and can
just use that one. And those wanting to use just one system that isn't the
Factory one can apply for a mod accordingly.
As for all aircraft being required to have two systems - I'm not sure I
agree with your conclusion. It would certainly be seen by all as PFA
Engineering taking things too far and I, for one, very much doubt they would
even entertain such an idea!
Above all, mine is just a mod, not a standard!
Kind regards,
Jeremy
Jeremy Davey
Europa Monowheel 537M G-EZZA
Europa Club Vice-Chairman, Webmaster, PFA NC Representative
PFA EC Member
"If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, then it is
possible you haven't grasped the severity of the situation." Tail done
Standard XS wings with mods underway CM installed in fuse (with airbrakes
fittings) 1400 build hours to date Intended fit: Rotax 914 turbo, Airmaster
CS fully-feathering prop Lots of lights, buttons, switches, gizmos, and
alarms
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of R Holder
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Funny fuel gauge
--> Europa-List message posted by: R Holder <rholder@avnet.co.uk>
Jeremy Davey wrote:
> --> Europa-List message posted by: "Jeremy Davey"
> <EuropaFlyer_3@msn.com>
>
> Nigel,
>
> Agreed 100%. Club members will be interested to note that the mod I've
> put forward for conversion into a Standard Mod and mentioned in the
> last Europa Flyer allows the sight gauge to be deleted IF AND ONLY IF
> two systems differing in their operation are implemented for measuring
> fuel level.
>
> Such systems might include:
>
> Capacitance gauges (see existing Club mod) Magnetic gauges (see
> Factory mod) Integrator (aka totaliser) Float gauge
>
> While I wrote it to allow the generic case in order that it could
> become a useful standard mod, in my own case I am using twin
> capacitance probes (one each side, although only one on the main side
> is actually
> required) and an integrator.
>
> Regards, Jeremy
Why are you changing the spec to a doubled up system ?
The original sight tube was perfectly acceptable as a
(single) means of checking fuel level. When the Europa fuel gauge came out
we fitted that (during the build) and deleted the sight gauge. So we still
had one means of checking the fuel level. No change.
So why now insist on two means of checking ? Completely unnecessary, AND
there is a danger that if it gets written into a standard mod that way there
will be a requrement for ALL aircraft to have two means of checking. And
that IS not needed at tthe moment.
I do of course record all the fuel I put in (on a sheet of
paper) and whenever I overdo it and the filler slops over I record the
approximate amount I put in and record that the tank was absolutely full at
that point. Over the 2500 litres I have put in so far the fuel burn has been
reasonably consistent, remembering I tend to only do short hops - 20 - 60
minutes.
Richard Holder
G-OWWW - 51 - High Cross
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "Erich Trombley" <erichdtrombley@juno.com>
I have a non-standard cowing for my Europa and noticed that due to the proximity
of the Turbo and Muffler to the lower cowling that without shielding hot spots
develop on the cowl. Unfortunately, due to the heat I am constantly changing
out the heat barrier on the lower cowl. I would like to instead apply a heat
shield blanket to the turbo and muffler. I have seen these kits in the performance
shops and was wondering if there were any drawbacks to this system.
Anyone???
Erich Trombley
N28ET Mono-Classic 914
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "R.C.Harrison" <ptag.dev@tiscali.co.uk>
Hi! Erich
Whilst I'm no Rotax specialist I don't agree with your proposal. It will
retain more heat longer on shut down and cook more oil in the turbo
bearings than your present set up. I have used soldering mats
appropriately positioned on the inside of the cowl in a pocket edged by
"glass" . It is quite resilient to wear.
Regards
Bob Harrison Europa MKI/Jabiru 3300
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Erich
Trombley
Subject: Europa-List: Turbo Cover
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Erich Trombley"
<erichdtrombley@juno.com>
I have a non-standard cowing for my Europa and noticed that due to the
proximity of the Turbo and Muffler to the lower cowling that without
shielding hot spots develop on the cowl. Unfortunately, due to the heat
I am constantly changing out the heat barrier on the lower cowl. I
would like to instead apply a heat shield blanket to the turbo and
muffler. I have seen these kits in the performance shops and was
wondering if there were any drawbacks to this system. Anyone???
Erich Trombley
N28ET Mono-Classic 914
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Subject: | Tyre fitting tips |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
Hi all,
I have to fit a new inner tube to my monowheel. The tyre is a McCleary airtrack
and I seem to recall some folks having trouble with the inner tubes pinching.
I didn't do anything special first time around, but I thought I'd ask.
Paul
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Subject: | It finally got it's papers!! |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Dean Seitz" <daseitz@cfl.rr.com>
This morning Kit A284, AKA N284A had it's FAA inspection. The inspector did
not find anything that didn't meet his approval. This week I will button
everything up and check over one more time and start testing next weekend if
all goes well.
Dean Seitz
Kit A284
N284A, XS trigear, hightop mod, Rotax 914, Airmaster AP 332 CS prop
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Subject: | Re: Funny fuel gauge |
--> Europa-List message posted by: Matthew Carpenter <europaxs@gmail.com>
Did you have to put two fuel flow meters on your EIS??
I called them, and they said because it's a 914 and has return fuel that
I needed two of them.
Matt Carpenter
John & Paddy Wigney wrote:
>--> Europa-List message posted by: John & Paddy Wigney <johnwigney@worldnet.att.net>
>
><>Hi Sven,
>
>I am not sure if this will help your problem but it may give you some
>ideas. I have a Westach capacitance fuel gauge system which I bought
>from Aircraft Spruce. The dual fuel gauge is # 2DA4V and the two senders
>are # 395-5S-1B. The system has worked well for me and as far as I am
>aware, does not indicate differently for 100LL versus autofuel. The
>individual probes go from the tank top to the rear inboard corners of
>each tank section. The calibration range permits one to set the full
>for the reserve section when the level is at the top of this section (=
>2 US gallons). I fitted individual flanges and seals for each probe in
>the tank top. Next time, I would use a single rectangular plate to mount
>both probes. This makes insertion of the inner backing plate much easier.
>
>I chose not to fit the factory sight tube arrangement as I was not
>enthusiastic about plastic pipes running around the cockpit. The only
>snag with the capacitance setup, and I think this will be similar with
>the factory Mod 60 fuel gauge, is that the calibration is very coarse at
>the top of the tank. What I mean is that the top quarter of the tank
>contains approximately 7.5 US gallons out of a total of 18.0 US gallons.
>Using the level gauge, I found it to be almost impossible to measure and
>calculate fuel consumption when the tank is near the top.
>
>My solution for this problem was to add the fuel flow / totaliser option
>to my Grand Rapids EIS. This was a vast improvement and is very
>accurate. It shows gallons per hour, fuel remaining in decimals of
>gallons and does the arithmetic for endurance as well. Having two
>independent systems is a useful cross check.
>
>Cheers, John
>
>N262WF, monoXS, 912S
>Mooresville, North Carolina
>
>
>Time: 01:57:20 PM PST US
>From: "Sven den Boer" <svendenboer@quicknet.nl>
>Subject: Europa-List: Funny fuel gauge
>Guys,
>I have a Westach fuel gauge in combination with a Princeton capacitive fuel
>level probe.
>When switching power on, the fuel gauge gives about 2 seconds of correct
>indication and the needle falls back to zero.
>Already tried another fuel gauge.
>Any Ideas ?
>Best Regards
>Sven den Boer
>
>
>
>
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Subject: | Re: It finally got it's papers!! |
--> Europa-List message posted by: DuaneFamly@aol.com
Dean,
Did you have a DAR inspector for your project while you were building? What
did the Inspector really look for during his inspection? How are you going to
handle your first flight? Who will do it, is what I'm really asking?
Still a ways away but curious.
Mike Duane
Redding, CA
XS Conventional Gear
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