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1. 04:10 AM - Re: US Fly In (h&jeuropa)
2. 04:48 AM - Re: Fuel Caps for the Europa Fleet. (rampil)
3. 04:54 AM - Re: US Fly In (rampil)
4. 05:16 AM - Re: Re: Fuel Caps for the Europa Fleet. (Kevin Challis)
5. 11:29 AM - Re: Re: Fuel Caps for the Europa Fleet. (Bud Yerly)
6. 05:41 PM - Re: Fuel Caps for the Europa Fleet. (Kyle P)
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Hi Paddy,
We'd really like to go, and are keeping an eye on weather, but it doesn't look
promising for us to travel from Michigan, at least this year. Hope others living
closer are able to make the trip.
If you go, please put something in the Europa Flyer, since it sounds cool & we've
never been! Photos would be excellent.
Sorry we probably won't have a chance to meet you this trip.
Jim & Heather
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Caps for the Europa Fleet. |
I believe the non-kludge choices for the loss of an original kit supplied
fuel cap (which are 70 mm diameter) are:
1) tear up fuselage and replace existing 70 mm flange with now standard 65 mm flange
/ cap set
2) As Bud has offered, have supplier provide a new short production run of 70mm
caps
NB: when I mentioned the locking mechanism in my prior post, I was referring
to the standard twist latch in the cap, not to the key-lock. I do not believe
the presence or absence of the key-lock has an impact on the diameter and seal
issue.
Cheers
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Ira N224XS
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Hi Paddy,
I will most likely be flying up to Tripletree on Saturday in Ron Alexander's DC-3.
If you have never seen the place, it will be quite a treat.
The runway is 7000' long and 400' wide and from side to side and end to end,
the consistency of a putting green! The owners' collection of aircraft is also
quite a treat.
Cheers,
Ira
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Ira N224XS
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Caps for the Europa Fleet. |
Bud
If your fuel cap fits the old size can I be put on the list if it's not to late.
Thanks
Kevin Challis
> On 3 Sep 2014, at 13:47, "rampil" <ira.rampil@gmail.com> wrote:
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> I believe the non-kludge choices for the loss of an original kit supplied
> fuel cap (which are 70 mm diameter) are:
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> 1) tear up fuselage and replace existing 70 mm flange with now standard 65 mm
flange / cap set
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> 2) As Bud has offered, have supplier provide a new short production run of 70mm
caps
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> NB: when I mentioned the locking mechanism in my prior post, I was referring
> to the standard twist latch in the cap, not to the key-lock. I do not believe
> the presence or absence of the key-lock has an impact on the diameter and seal
issue.
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> Cheers
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Caps for the Europa Fleet. |
Kevin,
I was just about to close the production out.
I'll add you on.
Please provide your shipping address and a phone to my email
budyerly@msn.com
The cap fits the gray SPRL cap used on the XS kits of my customers
dating from about late 1999 to early 2004 time frame.
Just measure the outside diameter and look at the photo's on my post.
New ones are a raised flange and are 65mm diameter. The ones I am
ordering are 70mm diameter and have a tapered flange.
Regards,
Bud Yerly
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To: europa-list@matronics.com<mailto:europa-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 8:15 AM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Fuel Caps for the Europa Fleet.
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Bud
If your fuel cap fits the old size can I be put on the list if it's
not to late.
Thanks
Kevin Challis
> On 3 Sep 2014, at 13:47, "rampil"
<ira.rampil@gmail.com<mailto:ira.rampil@gmail.com>> wrote:
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> I believe the non-kludge choices for the loss of an original kit
supplied
> fuel cap (which are 70 mm diameter) are:
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> 1) tear up fuselage and replace existing 70 mm flange with now
standard 65 mm flange / cap set
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> 2) As Bud has offered, have supplier provide a new short production
run of 70mm caps
>
> NB: when I mentioned the locking mechanism in my prior post, I was
referring
> to the standard twist latch in the cap, not to the key-lock. I do
not believe
> the presence or absence of the key-lock has an impact on the
diameter and seal issue.
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> Cheers
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> Ira N224XS
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Caps for the Europa Fleet. |
Bud I would like one. Just seeing this post.
Kyle Phillipson
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On Aug 19, 2014 5:25 PM, "Bud Yerly" <budyerly@msn.com> wrote:
> To all owners and operators.
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> I received a call from a client who inadvertently misplaced his gas cap.
> His kit is a about a 2001 XS and Europa-Aircraft (2004) does not have stock
> on these older caps.
> Come to find out, the caps changed in or about 2003. All caps on newer XS
> kits have a smaller cap and ring (65mmOD).
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> *What to check.*
> If you have a fuel cap supplied with your kit made by SPRL that measures *70
> mm OD *on the gray cap, these caps are no longer in production and the
> new 65 mm caps do not fit properly. Aircraft Spruce and Wicks do not have
> any old style caps in inventory.
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> Classic caps and the newer XS kits are available but the cap and flange
> have to be bought at an average price of about $60-$70. On the older pre
> 2004 kits if you have the 70 mm cap and you wish to upgrade to the newer
> style, you will have to cut the fuel ring out and replace. Not fun
> especially since the diameters are different.
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> Please review the pdf document attached for details on the differences.
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> I am putting together a special order for my Custom Flight Clients for the
> older 70 mm caps through Newton SPRL. The price is reasonable and less
> then current retail. I highly recommend that older XS kit owners purchase
> a spare in the unlikely event your cap may disappear. *We are not
> supplying the key lock.* This is a one time shot as it is coming out of
> my pocket for the R&D. I cannot expect the current Europa Company to
> support these pre 2004 kit fuel caps as it is not economically viable to do
> so.
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> However, determined owners like myself will attempt to make a special
> order through the manufacturer happen to keep my clients happy and
> supplied. You are all welcome to piggy back on my efforts and research.
>
> Email or call in your order to me direct, not through the Matronics site
> please so as not to clutter up the site.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bud Yerly
> Custom Flight Creations, Inc.
> personal email: budyerly@msn.com,
> Mobile Phone: 813-244-8354
>
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