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1. Europa-List: cotter pins (score: 1): Author: John & Amy Eckel <eckel1@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 17:06:26; Hello, My tech counselor looked at my progress today and as usual commented on what a fine kit the Europa is. However, he does have an issue with not using castle nuts and cotter pins on bolts that a; /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2004-02/msg00223.html (8,007 bytes)
2. Re: Europa-List: cotter pins (score: 1): Author: rlborger <rlborger@mac.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 07:57:19; John, I had my TC in for my first inspection just before I bonded my cockpit module in. His comments about kit quality were very similar to those made by your counselor. My counselor also said that a; /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2004-02/msg00229.html (9,191 bytes)
3. Re: Europa-List: cotter pins (score: 1): Author: Jim Butcher <europa@triton.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 09:02:29; John & Amy, I think in most cases there is a metal bushing whose length is slightly longer than the stackup of the components that rotate (nylon washers, etc) so the bolt and nut lock against the bus; /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2004-02/msg00230.html (8,439 bytes)
4. RE: Europa-List: cotter pins (score: 1): Author: Peter Zutrauen <peterz@zutrasoft.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 09:21:09; As an aside regarding safety wires etc. I remember from my preflights that the certified Katana also uses stiffnuts on some of the rotating parts, specifically the aileron bellcrank in the wing which; /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2004-02/msg00231.html (10,059 bytes)
5. Re: Europa-List: cotter pins (score: 1): Author: n3eu@comcast.net; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 14:45:43; Neither in the control system where we secure a rod-end bearing nor the flap hinges, if remain forever uncorroded, appear subject to bolt v. nut rotation. However, on the flap hinges, I used castles; /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2004-02/msg00232.html (8,396 bytes)
6. Re: Europa-List: cotter pins (score: 1): Author: John & Amy Eckel <eckel1@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 10:33:52; Peter, You bring up a good point and I had wondered about this. The Europa does use a castle nut at the base of the stick at a point where a tight fit would prevent the movement of the stick. All the; /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2004-02/msg00234.html (11,571 bytes)
7. Europa-List: cotter pins (score: 1): Author: John & Amy Eckel <eckel1@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 13:06:37; Thanks to the responses this problem has a happy ending. I just spoke with my TC and he agrees that using self-locking nuts in the way they are used on the Europa is safe. The inner races are locked; /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2004-02/msg00235.html (7,538 bytes)

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