---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 11/27/09: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:49 AM - Re: Is it possible (Christoph Both) 2. 07:49 AM - Re: Re-tensioning undercarriage bungees, monowheel. (roddyeuropa@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:49:05 AM PST US Subject: RE: Europa-List: Is it possible From: "Christoph Both" Please read again. Message unclear. Christoph Both #223 Europa From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rick Stockton Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 8:52 PM Subject: Europa-List: Is it possible to convert this propelleer for use on the Europa MK-TW w/ certified CS It a tractor off of a Sky Arrow ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:49:16 AM PST US Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re-tensioning undercarriage bungees, monowheel. From: roddyeuropa@aol.com This isn't as difficult as you might think. I had to replace my monowheel bungee last year after I found out that mice had been stripping the fabri c outer off, leaving the strands exposed. Well, that is what I think happe ned. To replace it; hoist the plane up fairly high, and remove the wheel and th e suspension block. With all that weight gone the retract should hold it, but it is best to tie the man channel down just in case.... You then have quite good access to the bungee from behind. Cut the old one off and then install the new one. To feed the bungee over the bars attach some string with small cable ties. You can then keep pulling it round. To tension it it pull the end through, and then move each of the loops in turn until the black markings on the bungee cord are evenly spaced. It al so helps to see how many black markings you had initially between the bars , and if the bungee is the same as original, tension it until you get the same. I would say this all took about 4 hours, which was less than I was expecti ng. Its a good time to replace the 4 bushes in the top of the suspension block if there are any signs of wear. Roddy Kesterton #220 -----Original Message----- From: Richard Lamprey Sent: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:45 Subject: Europa-List: Re-tensioning undercarriage bungees, monowheel. Greetings to all from Kenya. Kenya Europa classic monowheel 5Y-LRY has been flying 10 years now (550 ho urs), and the retract bungee is getting tired. After takeoff and climbout at 70 knots the pressure on the flaps helps the retract process, but the retract lever needs a good shove into the forward recess. It would seem that changing the bungee is really quite a nightmare, and perhaps I can stave this off for a year or two by retensioning them (I have never done this before). Has anyone tried this? How much life can I expect on rete nsioning? All the best Richard Classic 168 .. ======================== =========== ======================== =========== ======================== =========== ======================== =========== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message europa-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Europa-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/europa-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/europa-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.