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1. 03:58 AM - Re: Re: Flap cross tube (Greg Fuchs)
2. 05:50 AM - Re: Trailer for XS tri (William Daniell)
3. 06:20 AM - Re: Re: Fixing Cooling Ducting to Firewall (John Cliff)
4. 07:36 AM - Wing step reenforcement (AirEupora)
5. 10:29 AM - Re: Flap cross tube (rparigoris)
6. 12:17 PM - Re: N127ZP Landing gear failure. (Ken Carpenter)
7. 02:36 PM - Re: N127ZP Landing gear failure. (Tony Wickens)
8. 04:02 PM - Re: N127ZP Landing gear failure. (GRAHAM SINGLETON)
9. 05:46 PM - Re: N127ZP Landing gear failure. (Tim Ward)
10. 05:49 PM - Re: N127ZP Landing gear failure. (Tim Ward)
11. 08:51 PM - Europa 272 for sale (Chris Cameron)
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Subject: | Re: Flap cross tube |
Ron,
Ha-Ha, Always surmised Tufnol and Phenolic were the same, just wasn't
positive. Thanks!
I never got a ceiling panel from the company, but am planning removable,
resizable, remake-able and reposition-able panels, all held on (the sides)
with the plastic knobby type super strong Velcro-like strips. That will give
infinite upgrade potential. Was planning on using 3mm plywood, but will have
to look at this Garolite G10/G11. Sounds kind of handy. If they are as light
as the 3mm plywood with fiberglass over it, I'm on board.
Greg Fuchs, A050
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of rparigoris
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 4:58 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Re: Flap cross tube
--> <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Hi Greg
I purchased Tufnal from my favorite company www.mcmaster.com
.
.
I use G-1o for many tasks in europa build. It is fiberglass instead of paper
or linen. kinda like mil spec circuit board material. it bonds well with
redux or Aeropoxy. I used it for mass balance guides and many other
instances. It is sold in tubes and solid rods and machines OK.
Ron Parigoris
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Subject: | Trailer for XS tri |
No sadly not .mainly because Im based in SKGY (Guaymaral Colombia)J
But thanks anyway. Can you send pics please?
It seems that most people have simply created a trailed based on common
sense which is to say (for a tri)
. Long enough & wide enough
. basic configuration of fuze in the middle and wings on the sides
resting on their leading edges
. 3 channels for the wheels with some means of locking them down
. Some kind of ramp
. Sounds like a winch would be handy
Anything to add?
Will
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Steven Pitt
Sent: 09 June, 2011 14:53
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Trailer for XS tri
Will,
Are you going to be at Sywell next weekend as there should be two trigear
trailers there. Otherwise come and talk to me and Ian Rickard at Popham AGM
weekend in July.
Regards
Steve Pitt
----- Original Message -----
From: William Daniell <mailto:wdaniell@etb.net.co>
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 3:33 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Trailer for XS tri
I am sure that someone has asked this but how do I get plans for a trailer
for an XS tri?
Yours
Will
href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List">http://www.matronhref
"http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com
href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c
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Subject: | Re: Fixing Cooling Ducting to Firewall |
On 08/06/2011 10:46, MalcolmH wrote:
> I suspect this anomaly is because I have the Classic fuselage and cockpit module/Firweall.
I cant find any documentation to support this. I do have the XS
firewall forward kit.
I have recently found the same thing, also with a Classic fuselage and
XS FF kit.
John Cliff
#0259
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Subject: | Wing step reenforcement |
I remember reading a couple of years ago about some of the builders reinforcing
the wing area where people will step on the wing. I have tried finding it again
and can only find Mike Duane's comment about doing it, but no details.
Is it worth doing?
If so how are you doing it?
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=342611#342611
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Subject: | Re: Flap cross tube |
Hi Greg
"I never got a ceiling panel from the company, but am planning removable,
resizable, remake-able and reposition-able panels, all held on (the sides)
with the plastic knobby type super strong Velcro-like strips. That will give
infinite upgrade potential. Was planning on using 3mm plywood, but will have
to look at this Garolite G10/G11. Sounds kind of handy. If they are as light
as the 3mm plywood with fiberglass over it, I'm on board."
I have conduits run to ceiling:
http://www.europaowners.org/forums/gallery2.php?g2_itemId=27687
Lots of stuff on the ceiling panel:
http://www.europaowners.org/forums/gallery2.php?g2_itemId=31607
The G-11 weighs less than the one supplied from Factory. The problem I see with
using wood covered with glass is it is much thicker than the G-11 and you need
to push door seal over the edge. For certain you can work around that, but the
G-11 is so thin it is a non issue.
Ron Parigoris
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=342641#342641
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Subject: | Re: N127ZP Landing gear failure. |
Had same event when taxing my plane. I did not have mod 51. There is still the
issue of the gear needing to be over center. I am sure someone else can describe
it better than I. My rotax did not have to be torn down but the prop blades
had to be replaced and the tunnel repaired. Mine looked about like yours
if that is any consolation. I hoisted it up by the engine while doing the underneath
repair.
Sent from my iPad
On Jun 3, 2011, at 2:15 PM, "Jeffrey J Paris" <jeffrey-j-paris@excite.com> wrote:
> Hi Bud,
>
> We had a major problem today, during a taxi and a stationary run-up our landing
gear collapsed and nuked our prop and pancaked our airplane onto the tarmac
at my local airport. Needless to say I'm feeling a bit devastated, but I'm very
grateful as my Father pointed out ,"that thank god I wasn't taking off or
landing when the gear failed." I had to agree wholeheartedly! Anyways, any ideas
or has anyone else out there suffered the same problem? During my build
I definitely was concerned that the "Gear" handle was doing 3 jobs, deploying/retracting
the main gear, flaps and outriggers. My aircraft has been on the mains
since last September and has been moved in and out of the hanger many times,
what gives besides the gear? I have attached some pictures that may shed
some light to your experienced eye.
>
> Looks like a total tear down for the engine? Mod 51 incorporated. The aircraft
is insured, my Father was a successful Insurance Agent and we are covered pending
an inspection from claims.
>
> Accident Information regarding N127ZP Europa Monowheel Classic.
>
> Pilot/Owner: Jeff Paris at controls at time of accident, Phase I of ground testing.
>
> When: June 3, 2011 approximately 12:30 PM at hanger located SDC perfect VFR
conditions.
>
> Where: Parked on Taxiway on south side of field
>
> How and What: Was test running engine up on taxiway near hanger. Aircraft was
stationary with parking brake engaged. During engine run-up pilot looked down
to close throttle after successful run-up and noticed that the landing gear
handle was bent/bending to the left. Pilot immediately attempted to shut down
engine when the gear collapsed and propeller struck the ground and stopped
engine. At time of preflight inspection and up to accident all safety latches
for the landing gear on the aircraft appeared to be functioning and engaged
as designed. Aircraft dismantled and stored in owners hanger, pending review of
damage.
>
> I guess we all heard the saying there are two types of retractable pilots one
that has had a gear up landing and those that will, I didn't expect to have a
collapse just sitt ing there monitoring the gauges. . . WTF!
>
> Thanks for your time and consideration.
>
> Jeff Paris
>
>
> <IMG_2504.jpg>
> <IMG_2505.jpg>
> <IMG_2506.jpg>
> <IMG_2508.jpg>
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Subject: | Re: N127ZP Landing gear failure. |
The retraction lever should be taking no load when the u/c is extended but
merely hold the mechanism in the over centre position. From the pictures it
would seem that a great load has been put on the retraction lever indicating
that the mechanism was not in the over centre position when the lever was in
the down and locked detent. This is something that should be carefully
checked during set up and during servicing checks. I am very sorry for Jeff
as it looks a lovely aircraft but it should be quite easy to repair.
Remember to send me some pictures for the Europa Flyer when she is flying
again
Regards
Tony
-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Carpenter
Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2011 1:36 AM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: N127ZP Landing gear failure.
Had same event when taxing my plane. I did not have mod 51. There is still
the issue of the gear needing to be over center. I am sure someone else can
describe it better than I. My rotax did not have to be torn down but the
prop blades had to be replaced and the tunnel repaired. Mine looked about
like yours if that is any consolation. I hoisted it up by the engine while
doing the underneath repair.
Sent from my iPad
On Jun 3, 2011, at 2:15 PM, "Jeffrey J Paris" <jeffrey-j-paris@excite.com>
wrote:
> Hi Bud,
>
> We had a major problem today, during a taxi and a stationary run-up our
> landing gear collapsed and nuked our prop and pancaked our airplane onto
> the tarmac at my local airport. Needless to say I'm feeling a bit
> devastated, but I'm very grateful as my Father pointed out ,"that thank
> god I wasn't taking off or landing when the gear failed." I had to agree
> wholeheartedly! Anyways, any ideas or has anyone else out there suffered
> the same problem? During my build I definitely was concerned that the
> "Gear" handle was doing 3 jobs, deploying/retracting the main gear, flaps
> and outriggers. My aircraft has been on the mains since last September
> and has been moved in and out of the hanger many times, what gives besides
> the gear? I have attached some pictures that may shed some light to your
> experienced eye.
>
> Looks like a total tear down for the engine? Mod 51 incorporated. The
> aircraft is insured, my Father was a successful Insurance Agent and we are
> covered pending an inspection from claims.
>
> Accident Information regarding N127ZP Europa Monowheel Classic.
>
> Pilot/Owner: Jeff Paris at controls at time of accident, Phase I of ground
> testing.
>
> When: June 3, 2011 approximately 12:30 PM at hanger located SDC perfect
> VFR conditions.
>
> Where: Parked on Taxiway on south side of field
>
> How and What: Was test running engine up on taxiway near hanger.
> Aircraft was stationary with parking brake engaged. During engine run-up
> pilot looked down to close throttle after successful run-up and noticed
> that the landing gear handle was bent/bending to the left. Pilot
> immediately attempted to shut down engine when the gear collapsed and
> propeller struck the ground and stopped engine. At time of preflight
> inspection and up to accident all safety latches for the landing gear on
> the aircraft appeared to be functioning and engaged as designed. Aircraft
> dismantled and stored in owners hanger, pending review of damage.
>
> I guess we all heard the saying there are two types of retractable pilots
> one that has had a gear up landing and those that will, I didn't expect to
> have a collapse just sitt ing there monitoring the gauges. . . WTF!
>
> Thanks for your time and consideration.
>
> Jeff Paris
>
>
> <IMG_2504.jpg>
> <IMG_2505.jpg>
> <IMG_2506.jpg>
> <IMG_2508.jpg>
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Subject: | Re: N127ZP Landing gear failure. |
There can be a condition when the over centre flicks the other way and beco
mes =0Aunder centre. If the airplane bounces the gear then pulls downwards
for an =0Ainstant and if the lock is slightly loose the lever will allow it
to flick under =0Acentre. When the load comes back on the gear the inevita
ble collapse occurs.=0AGraham=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A____________________________
____=0AFrom: Tony Wickens <tonywickens@btconnect.com>=0ATo: europa-list@mat
ronics.com=0ASent: Friday, 10 June, 2011 22:33:12=0ASubject: Re: Europa-Lis
ny Wickens" <tonywickens@btconnect.com>=0A=0AThe retraction lever should be
taking no load when the u/c is extended but =0Amerely hold the mechanism i
n the over centre position. From the pictures it =0Awould seem that a great
load has been put on the retraction lever indicating =0Athat the mechanism
was not in the over centre position when the lever was in the =0Adown and
locked detent. This is something that should be carefully checked =0Aduring
set up and during servicing checks. I am very sorry for Jeff as it looks
=0Aa lovely aircraft but it should be quite easy to repair. Remember to sen
d me =0Asome pictures for the Europa Flyer when she is flying again=0ARegar
ds=0ATony=0A=0A-----Original Message----- From: Ken Carpenter=0ASent: Satur
day, June 04, 2011 1:36 AM=0ATo: europa-list@matronics.com=0ASubject: Re: E
uropa-List: N127ZP Landing gear failure.=0A=0A--> Europa-List message poste
d by: Ken Carpenter <kbcarpenter@comcast.net>=0A=0AHad same event when taxi
ng my plane. I did not have mod 51. There is still the =0Aissue of the ge
ar needing to be over center. I am sure someone else can =0Adescribe it be
tter than I. My rotax did not have to be torn down but the prop =0Ablades
had to be replaced and the tunnel repaired. Mine looked about like yours
=0Aif that is any consolation. I hoisted it up by the engine while doing t
he =0Aunderneath repair.=0A=0ASent from my iPad=0A=0AOn Jun 3, 2011, at 2:1
5 PM, "Jeffrey J Paris" <jeffrey-j-paris@excite.com> =0Awrote:=0A=0A> Hi Bu
d,=0A> =0A> We had a major problem today, during a taxi and a stationary ru
n-up our landing =0A>gear collapsed and nuked our prop and pancaked our air
plane onto the tarmac at =0A>my local airport. Needless to say I'm feeling
a bit devastated, but I'm very =0A>grateful as my Father pointed out ,"tha
t thank god I wasn't taking off or =0A>landing when the gear failed." I ha
d to agree wholeheartedly! Anyways, any =0A>ideas or has anyone else out t
here suffered the same problem? During my build I =0A>definitely was conce
rned that the "Gear" handle was doing 3 jobs, =0A>deploying/retracting the
main gear, flaps and outriggers. My aircraft has been =0A>on the mains sin
ce last September and has been moved in and out of the hanger =0A>many time
s, what gives besides the gear? I have attached some pictures that may =0A
>shed some light to your experienced eye.=0A> =0A> Looks like a total tear
down for the engine? Mod 51 incorporated. The aircraft =0A>is insured, my
Father was a successful Insurance Agent and we are covered =0A>pending an i
nspection from claims.=0A> =0A> Accident Information regarding N127ZP Euro
pa Monowheel Classic.=0A> =0A> Pilot/Owner: Jeff Paris at controls at time
of accident, Phase I of ground =0A>testing.=0A> =0A> When: June 3, 2011 ap
proximately 12:30 PM at hanger located SDC perfect VFR =0A>conditions.=0A>
=0A> Where: Parked on Taxiway on south side of field=0A> =0A> How and Wha
t: Was test running engine up on taxiway near hanger. Aircraft was =0A>sta
tionary with parking brake engaged. During engine run-up pilot looked down
=0A>to close throttle after successful run-up and noticed that the landing
gear =0A>handle was bent/bending to the left. Pilot immediately attempted
to shut down =0A>engine when the gear collapsed and propeller struck the g
round and stopped =0A>engine. At time of preflight inspection and up to a
ccident all safety latches =0A>for the landing gear on the aircraft appeare
d to be functioning and engaged as =0A>designed. Aircraft dismantled and st
ored in owners hanger, pending review of =0A>damage.=0A> =0A> I guess we al
l heard the saying there are two types of retractable pilots one =0A>that h
as had a gear up landing and those that will, I didn't expect to have a =0A
>collapse just sitt ing there monitoring the gauges. . . WTF!=0A> =0A> Than
ks for your time and consideration.=0A> =0A> Jeff Paris=0A> =0A> =0A> <IMG_
2504.jpg>=0A> <IMG_2505.jpg>=0A> <IMG_2506.jpg>=0A> <IMG_2508.jpg>=0A=0A=0A
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Subject: | Re: N127ZP Landing gear failure. |
Graham,
Done that! Been there! I did not have the spring on the down latch and someh
ow the latch flicked up on landing allowing the lever to come out and go for
ward the way you describe.
Consulting my licensed engineer I only needed to replace props, repair damag
e to tunnel and wing where one of the props hit. I did not need to do anythi
ng with the Rotax 912S as there was no load on the engine at the time. Had t
o get the airmaster prop hub crack tested. All happened in slow motion! Thir
d flight so very disheartened however the aircraft main wheel and outriggers
kept the fuselage off the grass runway preventing further damage. Good desi
gn feature!
Tim
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street
Fendalton,
Christchurch,
New Zealand.
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
Ph 64 3 3515166
Mob 0210640221
On 11/06/2011, at 10:58 AM, GRAHAM SINGLETON <grahamsingleton@btinternet.com
> wrote:
> There can be a condition when the over centre flicks the other way and bec
omes under centre. If the airplane bounces the gear then pulls downwards for
an instant and if the lock is slightly loose the lever will allow it to fli
ck under centre. When the load comes back on the gear the inevitable collaps
e occurs.
> Graham
>
>
> From: Tony Wickens <tonywickens@btconnect.com>
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Friday, 10 June, 2011 22:33:12
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: N127ZP Landing gear failure.
>
om>
>
> The retraction lever should be taking no load when the u/c is extended but
merely hold the mechanism in the over centre position. =46rom the pictures i
t would seem that a great load has been put on the retraction lever indicati
ng that the mechanism was not in the over centre position when the lever was
in the down and locked detent. This is something that should be carefully c
hecked during set up and during servicing checks. I am very sorry for Jeff a
s it looks a lovely aircraft but it should be quite easy to repair. Remember
to send me some pictures for the Europa Flyer when she is flying again
> Regards
> Tony
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Ken Carpenter
> Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2011 1:36 AM
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: N127ZP Landing gear failure.
>
>
> Had same event when taxing my plane. I did not have mod 51. There is sti
ll the issue of the gear needing to be over center. I am sure someone else c
an describe it better than I. My rotax did not have to be torn down but the
prop blades had to be replaced and the tunnel repaired. Mine looked about l
ike yours if that is any consolation. I hoisted it up by the engine while d
oing the underneath repair.
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Jun 3, 2011, at 2:15 PM, "Jeffrey J Paris" <jeffrey-j-paris@excite.com>
wrote:
>
> > Hi Bud,
> >
> > We had a major problem today, during a taxi and a stationary run-up our l
anding gear collapsed and nuked our prop and pancaked our airplane onto the t
armac at my local airport. Needless to say I'm feeling a bit devastated, bu
t I'm very grateful as my Father pointed out ,"that thank god I wasn't takin
g off or landing when the gear failed." I had to agree wholeheartedly! Any
ways, any ideas or has anyone else out there suffered the same problem? Dur
ing my build I definitely was concerned that the "Gear" handle was doing 3 j
obs, deploying/retracting the main gear, flaps and outriggers. My aircraft h
as been on the mains since last September and has been moved in and out of t
he hanger many times, what gives besides the gear? I have attached some pic
tures that may shed some light to your experienced eye.
> >
> > Looks like a total tear down for the engine? Mod 51 incorporated. The a
ircraft is insured, my Father was a successful Insurance Agent and we are co
vered pending an inspection from claims.
> >
> > Accident Information regarding N127ZP Europa Monowheel Classic.
> >
> > Pilot/Owner: Jeff Paris at controls at time of accident, Phase I of grou
nd testing.
> >
> > When: June 3, 2011 approximately 12:30 PM at hanger located SDC perfec
t VFR conditions.
> >
> > Where: Parked on Taxiway on south side of field
> >
> > How and What: Was test running engine up on taxiway near hanger. Aircra
ft was stationary with parking brake engaged. During engine run-up pilot lo
oked down to close throttle after successful run-up and noticed that the lan
ding gear handle was bent/bending to the left. Pilot immediately attempted t
o shut down engine when the gear collapsed and propeller struck the ground a
nd stopped engine. At time of preflight inspection and up to accident all s
afety latches for the landing gear on the aircraft appeared to be functionin
g and engaged as designed. Aircraft dismantled and stored in owners hanger, p
ending review of damage.
> >
> > I guess we all heard the saying there are two types of retractable pilot
s one that has had a gear up landing and those that will, I didn't expect to
have a collapse just sitt ing there monitoring the gauges. . . WTF!
> >
> > Thanks for your time and consideration.
> >
> > Jeff Paris
> >
> >
> > <IMG_2504.jpg>
> > <IMG_2505.jpg>
> > <IMG_2506ropa-List" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator
?Europa-List> http://forum - List Contribution Web Site -
>
>
>
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Subject: | Re: N127ZP Landing gear failure. |
Graham,
Done that! Been there! I did not have the spring on the down latch and someh
ow the latch flicked up on landing allowing the lever to come out and go for
ward the way you describe.
Consulting my licensed engineer I only needed to replace props, repair damag
e to tunnel and wing where one of the props hit. I did not need to do anythi
ng with the Rotax 912S as there was no load on the engine at the time. Had t
o get the airmaster prop hub crack tested. All happened in slow motion! Thir
d flight so very disheartened however the aircraft main wheel and outriggers
kept the fuselage off the grass runway preventing further damage. Good desi
gn feature!
Tim
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street
Fendalton,
Christchurch,
New Zealand.
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
Ph 64 3 3515166
Mob 0210640221
On 11/06/2011, at 10:58 AM, GRAHAM SINGLETON <grahamsingleton@btinternet.com
> wrote:
> There can be a condition when the over centre flicks the other way and bec
omes under centre. If the airplane bounces the gear then pulls downwards for
an instant and if the lock is slightly loose the lever will allow it to fli
ck under centre. When the load comes back on the gear the inevitable collaps
e occurs.
> Graham
>
>
> From: Tony Wickens <tonywickens@btconnect.com>
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Friday, 10 June, 2011 22:33:12
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: N127ZP Landing gear failure.
>
om>
>
> The retraction lever should be taking no load when the u/c is extended but
merely hold the mechanism in the over centre position. =46rom the pictures i
t would seem that a great load has been put on the retraction lever indicati
ng that the mechanism was not in the over centre position when the lever was
in the down and locked detent. This is something that should be carefully c
hecked during set up and during servicing checks. I am very sorry for Jeff a
s it looks a lovely aircraft but it should be quite easy to repair. Remember
to send me some pictures for the Europa Flyer when she is flying again
> Regards
> Tony
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Ken Carpenter
> Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2011 1:36 AM
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: N127ZP Landing gear failure.
>
>
> Had same event when taxing my plane. I did not have mod 51. There is sti
ll the issue of the gear needing to be over center. I am sure someone else c
an describe it better than I. My rotax did not have to be torn down but the
prop blades had to be replaced and the tunnel repaired. Mine looked about l
ike yours if that is any consolation. I hoisted it up by the engine while d
oing the underneath repair.
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Jun 3, 2011, at 2:15 PM, "Jeffrey J Paris" <jeffrey-j-paris@excite.com>
wrote:
>
> > Hi Bud,
> >
> > We had a major problem today, during a taxi and a stationary run-up our l
anding gear collapsed and nuked our prop and pancaked our airplane onto the t
armac at my local airport. Needless to say I'm feeling a bit devastated, bu
t I'm very grateful as my Father pointed out ,"that thank god I wasn't takin
g off or landing when the gear failed." I had to agree wholeheartedly! Any
ways, any ideas or has anyone else out there suffered the same problem? Dur
ing my build I definitely was concerned that the "Gear" handle was doing 3 j
obs, deploying/retracting the main gear, flaps and outriggers. My aircraft h
as been on the mains since last September and has been moved in and out of t
he hanger many times, what gives besides the gear? I have attached some pic
tures that may shed some light to your experienced eye.
> >
> > Looks like a total tear down for the engine? Mod 51 incorporated. The a
ircraft is insured, my Father was a successful Insurance Agent and we are co
vered pending an inspection from claims.
> >
> > Accident Information regarding N127ZP Europa Monowheel Classic.
> >
> > Pilot/Owner: Jeff Paris at controls at time of accident, Phase I of grou
nd testing.
> >
> > When: June 3, 2011 approximately 12:30 PM at hanger located SDC perfec
t VFR conditions.
> >
> > Where: Parked on Taxiway on south side of field
> >
> > How and What: Was test running engine up on taxiway near hanger. Aircra
ft was stationary with parking brake engaged. During engine run-up pilot lo
oked down to close throttle after successful run-up and noticed that the lan
ding gear handle was bent/bending to the left. Pilot immediately attempted t
o shut down engine when the gear collapsed and propeller struck the ground a
nd stopped engine. At time of preflight inspection and up to accident all s
afety latches for the landing gear on the aircraft appeared to be functionin
g and engaged as designed. Aircraft dismantled and stored in owners hanger, p
ending review of damage.
> >
> > I guess we all heard the saying there are two types of retractable pilot
s one that has had a gear up landing and those that will, I didn't expect to
have a collapse just sitt ing there monitoring the gauges. . . WTF!
> >
> > Thanks for your time and consideration.
> >
> > Jeff Paris
> >
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Subject: | Europa 272 for sale |
Regrettably, due to a family illness, we need to free up some cash and have decided that the almost completed kit # 272 ( previously Tony K's kit, www.kaon.co.nz/europa) needs to be sold to realise some cash.
Although the likely purchaser would be in New Zealand, given the cost of new kits
this is probably a good option for someone looking to get flying with most
of the build completed.
Please contact me off list if you would like more details, or know of anyone who
may be interested.
Cheers
Chris Cameron
+6421973775
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