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1. 12:39 AM - Re: Brake tube ()
2. 07:59 AM - Re: Adjustable rudder cable length or not? (Rob Housman)
3. 10:21 AM - matronics wiki (Rowland Carson)
4. 10:27 AM - Re: Brake tube (Sidsel & Svein Johnsen)
5. 12:21 PM - cabin heater (nigel charles)
6. 12:30 PM - Heat shield on XS Rotax 912 silencers (nigel charles)
7. 01:26 PM - San Fran Builders/Fliers? (Peter Zutrauen)
8. 01:38 PM - Re: Heat shield on XS Rotax 912 silencers (Rman)
9. 06:38 PM - Re: San Fran Builders/Fliers? (Ralph Hallett)
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Simon,
The factory are now supplying two Matco master cylinders which are
compatable with the wheel cylinders and use aircraft spec. hydraulic fluid.
Hopefully, this will solve the seal problems. The tubing now being supplied
looks like white nylon.
Brian
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Simon Smith
Sent: 17 September 2006 21:30
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Brake tube
I have also had a pipe blow off. I have noticed three different types of
securing nut supplied by Europa. There is the Black plastic insert. A white
one and also a brass (coloured) metal one.
On a related subject, does any one know what the factory is now using to
replace the Jamar master cylinder unit on the finger brakes?
Simon
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Steven Pitt
Sent: 17 September 2006 20:52
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Brake tube
Svein
Ihad exactly the same problem when doing my first taxying test but both went
one after the other. Fortunately the grass was long enough to stop us.
Jeff is correct re the different sizes and I have used the brass/brass screw
ons from ACS with good success during the recent flight testing.
Steve Pitt G-SMDH
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| Subject: | Adjustable rudder cable length or not? |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Rob Housman" <robh@hyperion-ef.us>
Unless you are exceptionally good or exceptionally lucky at making both
rudder cables exactly the same length the only way to get the rudder pedals
to line up left to right with neutral rudder is to have some means of
adjustment. I recommend "Clip-Locking Turnbuckles" rather than the kind
that require safety wire - it's much easier to install the clip in the
confined space in the tail cone.
Best regards,
Rob Housman
A070
Airframe complete
Irvine, CA
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us
Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 8:55 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Adjustable rudder cable length or not?
--> Europa-List message posted by: <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Wondering if I could get opinion if it is worth it to install some form of
rudder cable length adjustment?
>From those who have adjustable length, how often have you /do you adjust?
Thx.
Ron Parigoris
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--> Europa-List message posted by: Rowland Carson <rowil@clara.net>
I was poking around the relatively new Matronics Wiki feature, and
notice that there's nothing in the Europa section yet (maybe I'll
resurrect some of my old FAQ stuff to get the ball rolling).
However, there are some entries in the Engines section under Rotax. I
thought the 921 entry was a bit off-beam and have edited it. I hope
someone who has operating experience with the 912 might edit it more
authoritatively.
However, what really surprised me was what's on the 914 page:
Rotax 914
An upscaled snowmobile engine that is only considered reliable when
compared to Rotax 2 strokes.
I'm sure this is a slur, and perhaps some of the 914 operators would
like to correct it!
regards
Rowland
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Thank you to those who responded with good feedback. I have now ordered
new securing nuts with brass insert from Europa, and will replace the
nylon tube length between main cylinder and the park brake valve (not
sufficient slack on this short distance to only cut off the old end to
ensure previously unpressed material for the new nuts).
Best regards,
Svein
do not archive
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Following the discussion on the virtues of different types of heat
extraction for a cabin heater it seems prudent to wait and see whether
the PFA approve one of the alternative heat systems before looking
further at the exhaust heat exchanger.
I have told the exhaust manufacturer that other systems are being looked
at and will only come back to them if none of these prove suitable.
Nigel Charles
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| Subject: | Heat shield on XS Rotax 912 silencers |
Having recently done my annual permit servicing I noticed that a clamp
had come detached from one of the straps which hold on the heat shield
for the silencer. On closer investigation I found that two of the four
corners of the heat shield had cracks and one had lost a corner of the
shield entirely. This exhaust system had only been fitted for one year
and a total of 55 hours running. I replaced the heat shield. Both the
old and new shields had sharp corners and sharp edges. I have rounded
these to reduce the risk of future cracking. The exhaust manufacturer
has been notified suggesting this is done on future exhausts before
dispatch. Other XS owners with 912's may wish to check their heat
shields.
Nigel Charles
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| Subject: | San Fran Builders/Fliers? |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Peter Zutrauen" <peterz@zutrasoft.com>
Sorry for the spam folks,
...but... I am in San Fran this week (leaving Sunday) on business, and would be
eager to chat with any local builders/fliers here :-)
Cheers & blue skies,
Pete
A239 dual-wing
(still a pile of parts)
Do Not Archive
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com on behalf of Rob Housman
Sent: Mon 9/18/2006 10:54 AM
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Cc:
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Adjustable rudder cable length or not?
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Rob Housman" <robh@hyperion-ef.us>
Unless you are exceptionally good or exceptionally lucky at making both
rudder cables exactly the same length the only way to get the rudder pedals
to line up left to right with neutral rudder is to have some means of
adjustment. I recommend "Clip-Locking Turnbuckles" rather than the kind
that require safety wire - it's much easier to install the clip in the
confined space in the tail cone.
Best regards,
Rob Housman
A070
Airframe complete
Irvine, CA
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us
Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 8:55 PM
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Subject: Europa-List: Adjustable rudder cable length or not?
--> Europa-List message posted by: <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Wondering if I could get opinion if it is worth it to install some form of
rudder cable length adjustment?
>From those who have adjustable length, how often have you /do you adjust?
Thx.
Ron Parigoris
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| Subject: | Re: Heat shield on XS Rotax 912 silencers |
Nigel.
I've replaced two shields. The latest I manufactured out of stainless.
We'll see if it holds up better...
Jeff - Baby Blue
nigel charles wrote:
> Having recently done my annual permit servicing I noticed that a clamp
> had come detached from one of the straps which hold on the heat shield
> for the silencer. On closer investigation I found that two of the four
> corners of the heat shield had cracks and one had lost a corner of the
> shield entirely. This exhaust system had only been fitted for one year
> and a total of 55 hours running. I replaced the heat shield. Both the
> old and new shields had sharp corners and sharp edges. I have rounded
> these to reduce the risk of future cracking. The exhaust manufacturer
> has been notified suggesting this is done on future exhausts before
> dispatch. Other XS owners with 912's may wish to check their heat shields.
>
>
>
> Nigel Charles
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| Subject: | Re: San Fran Builders/Fliers? |
--> Europa-List message posted by: Ralph Hallett <n100rh@sbcglobal.net>
Peter,
Well your close, but not quite. We are in Reno, NV and would be happy to
see ya drop by. If you or any Europa builders are in Reno let us know.
Ralph
XS Mg
Peter Zutrauen wrote:
> --> Europa-List message posted by: "Peter Zutrauen" <peterz@zutrasoft.com>
>
> Sorry for the spam folks,
>
> ...but... I am in San Fran this week (leaving Sunday) on business, and would
be eager to chat with any local builders/fliers here :-)
>
> Cheers & blue skies,
> Pete
> A239 dual-wing
> (still a pile of parts)
>
> Do Not Archive
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com on behalf of Rob Housman
> Sent: Mon 9/18/2006 10:54 AM
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Cc:
> Subject: RE: Europa-List: Adjustable rudder cable length or not?
>
>
>
> --> Europa-List message posted by: "Rob Housman" <robh@hyperion-ef.us>
>
> Unless you are exceptionally good or exceptionally lucky at making both
> rudder cables exactly the same length the only way to get the rudder pedals
> to line up left to right with neutral rudder is to have some means of
> adjustment. I recommend "Clip-Locking Turnbuckles" rather than the kind
> that require safety wire - it's much easier to install the clip in the
> confined space in the tail cone.
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Rob Housman
> A070
> Airframe complete
> Irvine, CA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
> rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us
> Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 8:55 PM
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: Adjustable rudder cable length or not?
>
> --> Europa-List message posted by: <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
>
> Wondering if I could get opinion if it is worth it to install some form of
> rudder cable length adjustment?
>
> >From those who have adjustable length, how often have you /do you adjust?
>
> Thx.
> Ron Parigoris
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