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Topic: Europa XS Mono Throttle cable friction and jam |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 10
Views: 4893
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2021 3:53 am Subject: Europa XS Mono Throttle cable friction and jam |
I had a similar problem. If cables are oil/greased in time the lubricant eventually drys out and also picks up dust. And then will stick. To solve the problem I changed to solid cables. I sent my old ... |
Topic: Connecting both sides of the fuel tank |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 28
Views: 15165
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2020 12:03 pm Subject: Connecting both sides of the fuel tank |
Why complicate things. There is no need.
All you need to to get acupuncture fuel tank contents is MGL fule computer you don’t have to connect to gps or a flow meter. It can be used as a simple f ... |
Topic: XS Port wing stiffener misalignment |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 3
Views: 3811
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 11:14 pm Subject: XS Port wing stiffener misalignment |
Hi Brian
There is a fix for this. It may be on the LAA website of the Europa club website.
Regards
Richard |
Topic: lock-wiring 912 sump banjo bolt |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 6
Views: 6222
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:59 am Subject: lock-wiring 912 sump banjo bolt |
Hi Rowland
There should be a small hole along the sump seam close to the banjo. There is on my engine
Regards
Richard
On 18 Nov 2018, at 18:31, Rowland Carson <rowlandcarson@gma ... |
Topic: LAA Airworthiness Alert. AIL December 2017 All Europas |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 23
Views: 20054
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 6:34 am Subject: Re: LAA Airworthiness Alert. AIL December 2017 All Europas |
Just completed the check on G-IRPW. And all is well. Just for info I did fit Tim Wards elbow a few years ago. |
Topic: Throttle cables |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 13
Views: 14244
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 10:45 am Subject: Re: Throttle cables |
Bud/Erich
Thank you for the info. and pictures which help. I will explore the options that have been suggested from all. |
Topic: Throttle cables |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 13
Views: 14244
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 11:46 pm Subject: Re: Throttle cables |
Erich
Currently experimenting with improvement options. I was looking at how different builder have shortened the outer sheath. Removing the 6mm cable adjuster from the carb end of the outlet s ... |
Topic: Throttle cables |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 13
Views: 14244
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:03 am Subject: Re: Throttle cables |
Jim/Heather, Erich,
Thank you for the replays, what ends did you secure to the outer cable? I have tried to fix the 6mm ends to a scrap cable and find it impossible to get them to screw on secur ... |
Topic: Throttle cables |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 13
Views: 14244
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 12:05 am Subject: Re: Throttle cables |
Thank you for the reply’s. There are some good suggestions for the friction within the throttle box. The pictures are always helpful too thank you
I have been looking in-depth at the solid push/ ... |
Topic: Throttle cables |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 13
Views: 14244
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:47 am Subject: Throttle cables |
I’m having to replace my throttle cables, as general maintenance has revealed the the STBD carburettor was failing to advance to fully open. On further investigation it was found that the cable was ... |
Topic: Fly out York Elvington |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 8
Views: 6018
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 3:00 am Subject: Fly out York Elvington |
Hi David
May I request a briefing sheet please
Richard
Regards
Richard Wheelwright
On 21 Jun 2017, at 10:42, davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk (
Dear all, Just a reminder that there is ... |
Topic: Nev Eyre |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 23
Views: 16312
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 11:16 pm Subject: Re: Nev Eyre |
Nev Eyre, an inspiration to all in many ways. Without him we would not have the beautiful Europa we have today. Nev visited us at hone just 3 week ago to collect a canoe for a new adventure and look s ... |
Topic: Pilot aware |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 3
Views: 3894
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 4:18 am Subject: Re: Pilot aware |
It seems I'd have to buy a new flarm mouse to combine it into Pilot aware - another 600 on top of the 1000 I spent on the flarmcore and then presumably that's receive only. Anyone else doing similar? ... |
Topic: Painting the Instrument Module |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 8
Views: 8887
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:33 am Subject: Re: Painting the Instrument Module |
Like Erich Using just off the self paint from local car shop works As a earlier in this posting. Sand the shine off the gray gel coat first. Then look for hollows under the the gray gel coat by using ... |
Topic: Painting the Instrument Module |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 8
Views: 8887
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 12:50 pm Subject: Re: Painting the Instrument Module |
I Painted with Matt Black spray can from local car shop. First dull the gelcoat add primer and matt top to Finnish. Very cheep and easy to repair if you scratch it. 4 years and it still looks good. |
Topic: Cockpit Trim |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 7
Views: 5937
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 12:16 am Subject: Cockpit Trim |
Have you tried auto trim. The link is on the Europa club web site. They have the template for the Europa and jus one phone call will sort you out.
Regards
Richard Wheelwright
On 30 Jan 2017 ... |
Topic: Cockpit Trim |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 7
Views: 5937
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 12:05 am Subject: Re: Cockpit Trim |
Have you tried auto trim. The link is on the Europa club web site. They have the template for the Europa and jus one phone call will sort you out. |
Topic: Whoops - loss of flap pin |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 10
Views: 10223
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 7:31 am Subject: Whoops - loss of flap pin |
If I recall the pins should be screwed in with neat redux (420 A&B) on the XS wings. May be this is an update in the manual from the classic build? The only way you could get the pins out on my ai ... |
Topic: Cockpit Width Increase |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 8
Views: 7571
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 11:01 am Subject: Cockpit Width Increase |
Bob,
If your interested I have the mouldings for the fuselage part of the mod, you can have them for the cost of postage.
Regards
Richard
On 12 Sep 2016, at 17:01, BobD <rjd@bobdaws ... |
Topic: Warp Drive Prop for Rotax wanted |
Richard Wheelwright
Replies: 0
Views: 3316
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:05 am Subject: Warp Drive Prop for Rotax wanted |
This posting is for David Glower,
David is looking for a used Ground adjustable warp drive broad blades. 62" to fit the rotax 912uls If any one has one available please contact me and I w ... |
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