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1. 12:12 AM - Re: Roland Schmit Europa. Fuel Tank Debacle. (Roland)
2. 01:02 AM - Re: UK pilots to fly scouts at Defford (A Milne)
3. 01:10 AM - Looking for Europa STL file (Vlodek9)
4. 04:47 AM - Re: Water pump removal =?ISO-8859-1?Q?=C2=AB=C2-in?= =?ISO-8859-1?Q?aircraft=C2-=C2=BB?= XS (tennant)
5. 06:22 AM - =?iso-8859-1?Q?Re:__Re:_Water_pump_removal_=C2=AB=C2-inairc?= =?iso-8859-1?B?cmFmdMKgwrsgWFM=? (Karl Heindl)
6. 12:18 PM - Re: Roland Schmit Europa. Fuel Tank Debacle. (Dave Disney)
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| Subject: | Re: Roland Schmit Europa. Fuel Tank Debacle. |
That's very interesting and a possible alternative to a new plastic tank. Thanks
for sharing that! However I think one just wins some time, if the tank really
becomes brittle over the years. What I understood is, that the new Europa tanks
became better since about 2006 and it is critical not to bond it too much
to the cockpit module. I can see a destinctive dent outside on the fuselage on
the left side where the tank is obviosly bonded to the structure causing severe
stresses.
Maybe I can install a huge battery instead of a new tank :-)
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| Subject: | Re: UK pilots to fly scouts at Defford |
Dear David,
I intend to join the Spain 2 trip which starts on the 8th Sept so again
I will be unable to fly the scouts again this year. A pity as it is
such an enjoyable experience.
Alasdair
> On 4 Aug 2018, at 10:42, davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk wrote:
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> Dear UK pilots, We are coming up to the annual scouts camp at Defford
(10nm N of Gloucester) on 8 September. The Europa community has given
great support to this event in previous years and I would be grateful to
hear from anyone who might be able to help this year. Some details
attached and full briefing available on request.
>
> Regards, David Joyce, GXSDJ
>
>
>
> <Defford advert 2018.docx>
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| Subject: | Looking for Europa STL file |
Hello all,
I realize that this is a bit unconventional, but I recently got into the 3D printer
hobby.
With that in mind, does anyone know where I can find/get an .STL file of the Europa
XS Tri-Gear aircraft so I can print it as a desk model (a show piece)?
I'm willing to pay for said file of the Europa as long as the price is reasonable
(based on other .stl model market value), the .stl is an accurate depiction
of the Europa, and is good quality.
Note, I'm not a business so the print/s will NOT be for sale. This is strictly
for personal , decorative, hobby use for me as a Europa XS owner.
Any leads to find this file would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Rob
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| Subject: | Re: Water pump removal =?ISO-8859-1?Q?=C2=AB=C2-in?= =?ISO-8859-1?Q?aircraft=C2-=C2=BB?= |
XS
Hi John,
There is a drain hole under the water pump which is designed to allow water to
exit that has passed the water pump seal, so that it does not enter the crankcase
through the oil seal.
The Manual Shows an engine Strip down to Change the seal but I have done it in
situe from under the plane. A fiddle, but possible.
Mine is a 912 on a Classic mono so your Access could be different.
Best of luck
Barry
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Barry Tennant
D-EHBT
At EDLM - Germany
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| Subject: | Re: o-8859-1?Q?Re:_Europa-List:_Re:_Water_pump_removal_=C2=AB=C2-inairc?= |
=?iso-8859-1?B?cmFmdMKgwrsgWFM=?
To find a leak why not use the same technique that is used to find one in y
our car engine , where you put an additive into your coolant and then use a
n ultraviolet light after running the engine ?
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Sent: 07 August 2018 12:47
Subject: Europa-List: Re: Water pump removal =C2=AB=C2 inaircraft=C2 =C2=BB
XS
Hi John,
There is a drain hole under the water pump which is designed to allow water
to exit that has passed the water pump seal, so that it does not enter the
crankcase through the oil seal.
The Manual Shows an engine Strip down to Change the seal but I have done it
in situe from under the plane. A fiddle, but possible.
Mine is a 912 on a Classic mono so your Access could be different.
Best of luck
Barry
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Barry Tennant
D-EHBT
At EDLM - Germany
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| Subject: | Re: Roland Schmit Europa. Fuel Tank Debacle. |
I'm not (yet) convinced that the old tanks do become brittle with age, mine is
a pre 2006 XS tank. The material I removed for the cut-out seems to be exactly
the same as a cut-out I removed from a new tank I purchased but didn't fit as
far as flexibility goes. What I did do was support the old tank as much as possible
underneath and at the sides using non-expanding foam used in the building
industry.
As far as possible, I use non-ethanol forecourt fuel, maybe some other fuels could
cause embrittlement who knows.
One thing is for sure, even if I have to fit a new tank sometime in the future,
I would still cut a hole in the tank top, it's great to be able to drain, clean
and inspect the tank properly.
You may be wondering why I cut a hole in the top of a new tank, the reason is that
I was going to fit a bladder inside the original tank. This didn't work out
because I couldn't make a fuel-tight bladder and getting one manufactured was
prohibitively expensive. It remains an option though.
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