Hi Phil, I don't know the answer to your question for sure, but I have access to several early torque tubes that I could measure if you wished. However I suggest the best route to an answer is via Eu
Hi Phil, I have now measured two torque shafts, one early type, one much later. The earlier one has a diameter of pretty well dead on 1.500" and the other newer version came in at 1.496". Obviously a
Hi all, A long time ago Rotax issued SB-912-15 which referred to a need to replace rocker shafts and rockers at 600hrs, on some old engines. It allowed you to inspect at 200 & 400hr but to replace at
Anyone interested in, or know anyone interested in a nice 135hr, Rotax 914 powered Tri gear with a good specification, and new Permit, UK. Around =A336,995? If so please contact me on 01494 881431 or
Hi Howard, You may have some success if you contact Nigel Charles. He will at the least know where to source the required materials. You will find his address and details in the Europa Flyer. His clu
Nigel, I have seen progressively more and more cases of wear in this area. None I have so far grounded for this reason, but a similar mod to the out rigger one will probably be useful some time in th
Hi Mike & Steve, A WORD OF CAUTION Just remember that most car sprayers will be working on steel sheet and when you hit that with a sander it is not the same as hitting soft composite! The surface ar
=A314 actually +VAT + P & P. Just to inform all club members that two 16.5 mm reamers have been purchased by the club for free use by members. Just pay for return or onward posting to next user. A su
Hi Colin, I have had to deal with H2O ingress in tail planes and wings. The wing was difficult but tailplanes a lot easier to dry out. It would be simpler to describe the method when we meet at Boswo
If you contact Roger Bull ( HYPERLINK "mailto:roger@europa-aircraft.com"roger@europa-aircraft.com )at Europa (2004)Ltd you will get the most accurate answer possible. Pete Jeffers _____ Can anyone te
Hi Stephan, As you say it is essential that the gear lever joint is absolutely rigid. There is the optional mod, or the =91bonded=92 approach or indeed both. Together with the solid joint must go the
Hi, I have seen similar syptoms many times before on aircraft using a standard ignition s/w as supplied by Aircraft Spruce. Ie a key operated Off Mag 1 Mag 2 start type. Fiddling with the s/w in the
I had exactly the same experience with a VDO oil Px sender. 130 odd + Vat + delivery from Skydrive and $35 in the States incl delivery to UK. Oh and it arrived in less than a week!!! Pete Jeffers Wit
Ron, What Andy is saying is that it is important, neigh essential, that the wings are kept level when the aircraft is on the ground. Remember that all other conventional tail draggers are kept this w
Karel, Of course that is so true and is indeed a tip for beginners (and others) Pete Peter, Clear and comprehensif. I only will ad that grass is more forgiving than hard runways hence a tip for begin
Try lubrication of the main retraction shaft where it rotates in the undercarriage frame. Pete jeffers Has anyone experienced undue stiffness when retracting the mono-wheel undercarriage, or its abso
Yep!!! 4 out of five a/c I have inspected in the last few days (including my own) are now grounded. Pete Jeffers I have just seen the updated safety bulletin and I suspect many of us will now find ou
Hi Mike, It would be a great scheme if we have a serviceable aircraft by then. On second thoughts it is not far to drive and I would not need to do battle with the bumps. Pete PS keep me informed Dav
Hi Folks, Try this link if you have a strong constitution. Go to HYPERLINK "http://forums.flyer.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=33580"http://forums.flyer.co.uk/v iewtopic.php?t=33580 Oh and if the person conce
I am assured it is not a joke. I don't suppose they would even know what the Darwin award was for!!! Pete Pete, The aforementioned link is either a joke or a serious run for the Darwin Award of 2007.