---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 09/24/18: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:24 AM - Flap Question (h&jeuropa) 2. 05:57 AM - Re: Replacement fuel filler pipe for CLASSIC as per SM 13070 (JohnFrance) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:24:35 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Flap Question From: "h&jeuropa" On departure we found we couldnt retract the gear. This is an XS mono wheel with 975 hours. Examination found a problem with replacement shocks we installed previously. We repaired that problem and the gear would retract but with great effort. When we disconnect FL20 pushrod, the wheel retracts easily. The past two years we have found the gear difficult and there has been binding or rubbing on the FL20 pushrod near the fuel selector. Sanding that area has resolved the problem. We decided since we needed to replace the pushrod with a push pull cable to gain clearance under our revised glider wing spars and we had the parts, to remove the pushrod and replace it with a cable. In doing so I happened to try to raise the flaps just by pulling on the flap cross tube with my hands without the cable or pushrod connected but with the short wings in place. I was surprised at how much effort was required! I could do it but it certainly wasnt easy. Given the location of the pushrod attachment point, I think the effort required at the gear lever is pretty high. Has anyone ever tried doing this? How much effort is required? It seems it shouldnt take much effort to raise the flaps. The cross tube in the fuselage is simple and when one works the flaps with the wings off the fuselage not much effort is required. If this our problem, how do we find the cause? Were open to ideas and experiences. Jim & Heather Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=483342#483342 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:57:13 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Replacement fuel filler pipe for CLASSIC as per SM 13070 From: "JohnFrance" <77alembert@gmail.com> Hello, This is a last call for anyone who has a classic Europa to replace their fuel filler pipe. If you want to replace your 20 year something original with an aluminium one. Price hike to 250 GBP due to low order volume. Please PM me for more information. Regards John -------- Europa mono Nr 192 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=483344#483344 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.