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1. 03:53 AM - Re: Lifting the Europa (JR Gowing)
2. 04:49 AM - Re: Lifting the Europa (Stephan Cassel)
3. 08:51 AM - Re: Lifting the Europa (Fred Klein)
4. 11:05 AM - Re: Lifting the Europa (Carl Pattinson)
5. 07:13 PM - Ideas for alternative motors (rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us)
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| Subject: | Re: Lifting the Europa |
YOu have given it more thought than I
JR
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From: craig bastin
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 6:16 PM
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Lifting the Europa
I just had concerns about asymetric loading of the mount itself, given th
e mount is designed for a =22tension=22 load pulling forward under normal
flight conditions, but given it has to support the weight of the engine a
t 8G ultimate load which is about 600kg depending on engine choice, you
are probably correct.
craig
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-
server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of JR Gowing
Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 4:27 PM
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Lifting the Europa
craig
I think you could lift from just about any part of the engine mount
At the moment my fuselage is more or less hangine from the propeller bo
ss with a little stabilisation
JR Bob Gowing UK Kit 327 in Oz..
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| Subject: | Re: Lifting the Europa |
Hi Troy,
Another approach is the "mini dolly":
http://www.scassel.se/europa/dolly1.jpg
http://www.scassel.se/europa/dolly2.jpg (aircraft level)
The dolly is attached on one of the strongest part of the fuselage, i.e.
where the cockpit-module, fuselage and firewall are bound together.
It is important to create/mould the support blocks on the fuselage in
order to fit perfect.
Between the support block and fuselage is quite hard rubber. Each
support block has 5 mm bolt through the fuselage, just in case.
After 5 years of use (also during the finishing of the kit ) the
fuselage has not moved a fraction of mm from the dolly.
The dolly should be made with full tank (max load) and a piece of wood
2" under the wheel, see picture otherwise you can not operate the
landing gear
properly in level, see pic
You also need a tail wheel support, see pic
I use my "mini-dolly" one every service. Even 50 hours service. I can
check flaps/landing gear/outrigger ++ very easy.
Please feel free if you need any offline info.
Best regards
Stephan Cassel
LN-STE 230 hours - third year
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| Subject: | Re: Lifting the Europa |
On Jan 31, 2010, at 3:58 AM, Stephan Cassel wrote:
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> http://www.scassel.se/europa/dolly1.jpg
> http://www.scassel.se/europa/dolly2.jpg (aircraft level)
Outstanding Stephen !!
Could you please describe your procedure for getting your dolly in
place on your XS?
It's not clear to me how you raise the aircraft to get the dolly under
it.
Thanks,
Fred
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| Subject: | Re: Lifting the Europa |
Safest option is to invest in a hydraulic engine hoist and lift using
the engine mounting frame (secure with rope aft of the lord mounts).
I recently purchased one for =A3125 on Ebay. Sounds expensive but once
flying you will need to lift the aircraft every year (fully rigged) for
the annual inspection so over the years it will prove to be a worthwhile
investment.
Heres one like I bought - I expect they are cheaper in the USA.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-TON-FOLDING-HYDRAULIC-ENGINE-CRANE-HOIST-LIFT_W0Q
QitemZ110465901864QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment?hash=i
tem19b847e528
Its folding so can be stored in the corner of the garage.
Anything that relies on jacks needs to be pretty secure or you risk
getting squashed.
----- Original Message -----
From: Troy Maynor
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 8:43 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Lifting the Europa
Hey Guys and Gals,
When folks talk about lifting a Europa by the engine mount are they
referring to the mount forward of the lord mounts or aft of the lord
mounts? I need to lift my Classic monowheel for maintenance in the
garage without the wings on it. I am thinking about having a welded
stand with the hydraulic jack added like someone on the forum made for
lifting, but the exhaust pipe is in the way on the port side. I need to
get the weight off the tire to fiddle with the brace for the landing
gear handle mod. It was too stiff laterally as I remember from last I
did it. I made too fancy of a brace than the angle stock I had on
earlier. That was before the engine was installed and things were easier
then. Thoughts, ideas anyone?
Troy Maynor
Monowheel Classic UK120
Passed inspection, first flight soon.
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| Subject: | Ideas for alternative motors |
What an assortment of engine installiations!
http://www.zenithair.com/zodiac/6-photo4.html
http://www.zenithair.com/zodiac/6-photo4a-engines.html
Ron Parigoris
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