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1. 02:18 AM - NPT threads (Sidsel & Svein Johnsen)
2. 03:09 AM - AW: NPT threads (uvtreith)
3. 06:43 AM - Re: NPT threads (Paul McAllister)
4. 07:45 AM - Re: NPT threads (Rowland Carson)
5. 11:22 AM - Throttle fix (Robert Borger)
6. 03:13 PM - First flight ZK-MEE (Keith Hickling)
7. 05:38 PM - Re: First flight ZK-MEE (craig bastin)
8. 05:38 PM - Re: First flight ZK-MEE (Bill Sisley)
9. 06:12 PM - Re: First flight ZK-MEE (Robert Borger)
10. 06:51 PM - Re: First flight ZK-MEE (Bud Yerly)
11. 07:58 PM - Re: First flight ZK-MEE (JR Gowing)
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Should I use any kind of sealing on NPT threads in the fuel system (e.g.
Locktite) or do these threads seal just by using the recommended torque?
Regards,
Svein
LN-SKJ
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Svein,
You have to use a Teflon sealing.
Normally for instrumentation (industry) we are using Teflon tape, but there
is also a Teflon sealing fluid (pasta) on the market.
Maybe that this is better for "tank" connectors to avoid getting parts of
the Teflon tape into the fuel system
Best Regards,
Bruno
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] Im Auftrag von Sidsel &
Svein Johnsen
Gesendet: Samstag, 25. Juli 2009 11:16
An: europa-list@matronics.com
Betreff: Europa-List: NPT threads
Should I use any kind of sealing on NPT threads in the fuel system (e.g.
Locktite) or do these threads seal just by using the recommended torque?
Regards,
Svein
LN-SKJ
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Hi Svein
I would recommend that you use liquid teflon pipe sealant against the tape.
The tape has the risk of small pieces of it splitting off and getting into
your fuel system.
Regards, Paul
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At 2009-07-25 11:16 +0200 Sidsel & Svein Johnsen wrote:
>Should I use any kind of sealing on NPT threads in the fuel system
>(e.g. Locktite) or do these threads seal just by using the
>recommended torque?
Svein - I've been using Loctite 577 (originally recommended to me by
Graham Singleton) but have yet to test its effectiveness as my fuel
system is still dry. I would NOT use any tape sealant as it's
impossible to ensure that small pieces are not set adrift inside the
fuel system - to lead to a bad day sometime later.
Incidentally what are the recommended torques for 1/8" & 1/4" NPT,
and where did you find a reference to them?
regards
Rowland
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Gents,
Don't know if any of you remember or not, but I kinked the throttle
cable and had to come up with a suitable replacement. I believe I
have found a good working solution that should not have any further
problem with kinking.
Mind you, I am not recommending this solution to anyone else only
pointing out what worked for me. You are on your own for a solution
to this problem should you kink your throttle cable.
I've posted my solution on my build web site should you be interested.
Unfortunately, the solution came with another setback. In order to
get the wire to exit the cable sheath, I had to disconnect the cable
sheath end at the starboard carb mount. As I was unscrewing the nut
holding things, the sheath took the bit in its teeth and made a run
for it flinging the nut off into the vicinity of Neverland or there
'bouts. Since this is a metric nut I don't happen to have a suitable
replacement on hand. A new nut will have to be ordered from
Lockwood. Always something. No great rush as long as it's here
sometime next week while I'm at Airventure. With any luck, I can fix
things next weekend. Then I can get the engine going again and
rebalance the carbs.
Hope to see a lot of you folks at Airventure!
Check six,
Bob Borger
Europa Kit #A221 N914XL, XS Mono, Intercooled 914, Airmaster C/S
http://www.europaowners.org/N914XL
Aircraft Flying!
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208
Home: 940-497-2123
Cel: 817-992-1117
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Subject: | First flight ZK-MEE |
Hello all,
Europa ZK-MEE Xs mono, kit no 613, Rotax 912s / Airmaster VP prop,
finally made its first flight today on a beautiful clear and calm day in
the south of New Zealand at Taieri airfield. It flew beautifully hands
off and doesn't seem to need any aileron or rudder trim. Hard to descend
and land as it just wanted to keep flying! Empty weight is 866 pounds.
Many thanks to Tim Ward, Nev Eyre, Bud Yerly, John and Roger at Europa
and others who have helped me many times during the build.
Regards to all and happy flying,
Keith Hickling,
New Zealand.
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Subject: | First flight ZK-MEE |
Congrats, she looks good
craig
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Subject: | Re: First flight ZK-MEE |
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Subject: | Re: First flight ZK-MEE |
Keith,
CONGRATULATIONS! And a lovely little thing it is.
Bob Borger
Europa Kit #A221 N914XL, XS Mono, Intercooled 914, Airmaster C/S
http://www.europaowners.org/N914XL
Aircraft Flying!
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208
Home: 940-497-2123
Cel: 817-992-1117
On Jul 25, 2009, at 17:09, Keith Hickling wrote:
> Hello all,
> Europa ZK-MEE Xs mono, kit no 613, Rotax 912s / Airmaster VP prop,
> finally made its first flight today on a beautiful clear and calm
> day in the south of New Zealand at Taieri airfield. It flew
> beautifully hands off and doesn't seem to need any aileron or rudder
> trim. Hard to descend and land as it just wanted to keep flying!
> Empty weight is 866 pounds.
>
> Many thanks to Tim Ward, Nev Eyre, Bud Yerly, John and Roger at
> Europa and others who have helped me many times during the build.
>
> Regards to all and happy flying,
>
> Keith Hickling,
> New Zealand.
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Subject: | Re: First flight ZK-MEE |
Kieth,
She looks great and light weight to boot.
Great job.
Bud Yerly
Custom Flight Creations
----- Original Message -----
From: Keith Hickling<mailto:keithhickling@clear.net.nz>
To: Eurpoa List<mailto:europa-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 6:09 PM
Subject: Europa-List: First flight ZK-MEE
Hello all,
Europa ZK-MEE Xs mono, kit no 613, Rotax 912s / Airmaster VP prop,
finally made its first flight today on a beautiful clear and calm day in
the south of New Zealand at Taieri airfield. It flew beautifully hands
off and doesn't seem to need any aileron or rudder trim. Hard to descend
and land as it just wanted to keep flying! Empty weight is 866 pounds.
Many thanks to Tim Ward, Nev Eyre, Bud Yerly, John and Roger at Europa
and others who have helped me many times during the build.
Regards to all and happy flying,
Keith Hickling,
New Zealand.
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Subject: | Re: First flight ZK-MEE |
Keith
Congratulations from Aus next door!
I admire your paint scheme too.
JR (Bob) Gowing UK Kit 327 in Oz (Bega NSW)
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Borger
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 11:01 AM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: First flight ZK-MEE
Keith,
CONGRATULATIONS! And a lovely little thing it is.
Bob Borger
Europa Kit #A221 N914XL, XS Mono, Intercooled 914, Airmaster C/S
http://www.europaowners.org/N914XL
Aircraft Flying!
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208
Home: 940-497-2123
Cel: 817-992-1117
On Jul 25, 2009, at 17:09, Keith Hickling wrote:
Hello all,
Europa ZK-MEE Xs mono, kit no 613, Rotax 912s / Airmaster VP prop, fina
lly made its first flight today on a beautiful clear and calm day in the so
uth of New Zealand at Taieri airfield. It flew beautifully hands off and do
esn't seem to need any aileron or rudder trim. Hard to descend and land as
it just wanted to keep flying! Empty weight is 866 pounds.
Many thanks to Tim Ward, Nev Eyre, Bud Yerly, John and Roger at Europa
and others who have helped me many times during the build.
Regards to all and happy flying,
Keith Hickling,
New Zealand.
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