---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 11/14/18: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:26 AM - Hi-top Mod 64 (Phil B) 2. 08:49 AM - Re: LG frame cracks (Brian Davies) 3. 01:01 PM - Re: IMC Night application - Propeller (carlp101) 4. 01:21 PM - Carb heat (jglazener) 5. 01:58 PM - Re: Carb heat (Alan Twigg) 6. 02:01 PM - Trailered Europa (jglazener) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:26:32 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Hi-top Mod 64 From: "Phil B" The test flying of G-SNOZ has been completed except for one issue. Mod 64 (not Mod 64b) has been installed and there are problems with forward visibility. If you have carried out Mod 64 did you have problems with forward visibility and can you let me know how you overcame them? Thanks -------- Phil B Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=485001#485001 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:49:29 AM PST US From: "Brian Davies" Subject: RE: Europa-List: LG frame cracks I have communicated with Andy Draper and also Malcolm McBride who looks after continuing airworthiness for the LAA. Both wanted to know what MTOW was being used. It would be helpful if those who have found cracks could pass on this info to me and I will forward it. Regards Brian Davies -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tim Ward Sent: 12 November 2018 20:08 Subject: Re: Europa-List: LG frame cracks Hi Jim, Thanks for your Landing Gear Information. I tried to check my LG the other day, after Johns article, the best way one can without removing the engine and firewall. Not really satisfactory. The only way to do a satisfactory check is to remove the engine frame itself, which is a big job. Checked the mounting bolts and all ok. May well have to be a mandatory airworthiness directive? It would be interesting to see what the Europa Company say? Cheers, Tim Tim Ward 12 Waiwetu Street, Fendalton, Christchurch, 8052 New Zealand ward.t@xtra.co.nz Mob +64 210640221 > On 13/11/2018, at 8:45 AM, h&jeuropa wrote: > > > We discovered a potential safety issue and wanted to share this so others become aware of the situation and can inspect their aircraft. > > We are in the process of our annual condition inspection on our mono wheel. This year is extensive since motor mounts and bungee cord need replaced. After being alerted by John Wigney of possible cracks in the lower tubes of the LG frame, we inspected and discovered our frame is cracked like his. The cracks are very difficult to find as they are somewhat hidden by the firewall and behind the vertical tubes of the frame. Using Johns photos, a strong light, and magnifying glass, we were able to see a crack in the starboard tube. A photo with our iPad actually gave the best indication of a crack. A dye penetrant test confirmed the crack. The crack in the port tube wasnt evident until the powder coat was removed. The attached document has good photos of Johns cracks. > > We removed the frame and had it repaired by an experienced A&P (FAA mechanic) using techniques called out in AC 43-13. We reamed out the tubes and machined a tube to be a tight fit similar to Mod 72 for the upper tubes except the insert is the full length of the tube. The insert is welded to the original tube with rosette welds, and the cracks were stop drilled prior to welding. One bolt hole was elongated so we changed it to AN4. > > A side note, when we started to remove the LG frame, we found that some of the mounting bolts were no longer tight. When doing your inspection, we suggest you check these nuts and if any are at all loose, inspect very carefully for cracks. > > Our mono wheel kit was purchased April 2000, kit A185 and has 975 hours. > > Jim & Heather > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=484894#484894 > > > > > Attachments: > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/181001a_photo_summary_of_landing_gear_frame_cracks_131.pdf > > > > > > --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 01:01:24 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: IMC Night application - Propeller From: "carlp101" Well. It's happened. My Europa was test flown for IMC and passed. Just the slog of the paperwork to go through now. Common! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=485016#485016 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 01:21:26 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Carb heat From: "jglazener" I have just about finished installing the engine (912ULS). What strikes me is that there is no mention of or provision for carb heat. One thing all my flight instructors on the Tecnam agree on is that carb heat is probably more important than cleanliness and godliness. Not using it is a beating offence. How is this taken care of on the Europa? -------- Jeroen http://www.europaowners.org/main.php?g2_itemId=44165 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=485018#485018 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 01:58:12 PM PST US From: Alan Twigg Subject: Re: Europa-List: Carb heat Carb heat is a water jacket in the carb duct, it is on all the the time, I bought mine from Skydrive. Alan Twigg Kit 463 Sent from my iPhone > On 14 Nov 2018, at 21:21, jglazener wrote: > > > I have just about finished installing the engine (912ULS). What strikes me is that there is no mention of or provision for carb heat. One thing all my flight instructors on the Tecnam agree on is that carb heat is probably more important than cleanliness and godliness. Not using it is a beating offence. How is this taken care of on the Europa? > > -------- > Jeroen > > http://www.europaowners.org/main.php?g2_itemId=44165 > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=485018#485018 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 02:01:10 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Trailered Europa From: "jglazener" Could someone give me the dimensions (HxWxL) of a trailered Europa? Loooking at a new house and being able to get it in the garage would be a definite plus -------- Jeroen http://www.europaowners.org/main.php?g2_itemId=44165 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=485020#485020 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.