The Europa caliper is a clone of the Cleveland and as such is used successfully on thousands of planes without problems. What you DO need to look out for is re-lined pads. If the rivets stand proud o
As a public service, I've just gone down to a very chilly workshop to weigh these bits for you. I hope you appreciate the effort! The Matco wheel (with bearings), disc and caliper weigh 2.917 Kg each
Forum traffic seems a little quiet at the moment - so take a look at this without smiling and tell me you're not inspired. The world is a better place thanks to guys like this! https://www.youtube.co
Just looking at your annunciation "truth table" in your gear_scheme_624.gif. Shouldn't line 7 warn if the condition is "high speed gear DOWN"? serial stream of a Dynon D10A (for speed and climb infor
Thanks for the clarification Jacques, I can see that now, and spotted line three after I posted. I'm just about to fit a SmartAss myself so have an interest. Nigel for line 7. In this case, gear is u
I've attached a useful Matco publication to help you identify your parts. You are in luck as it would appear that Matco will supply the brake half of the wheel individually: http://www.matcomfg.com/W
Pete, Jonathan is probably still asleep as he didn't get to bed till so late ;-) so I hope he doesn't mind me jumping in. The company is "Carmo" Rooseinndestraat 54a 5705BV Helmond Netherlands Tel:+3
To supplement Mod 71, I have found an updated drawing (attached) that shows how the down-stop tube was modified to clear the springs. It clearly shows the weldment details but unfortunately has no di
Jonathan, I don't think that there's an English version of their site - but it contains so much good stuff that I translated it a year or so back (see attached PDF). You might want to double check th
Hi Graeme, I don't like to be the bearer of bad news but that mod was not (and never will be) approved in the UK. The centre tunnel is a critical structural component and by removing such a huge area
Hi Tony, Two actuators have been specified over the years. Early Tri-gears used "Motion Systems" type 85615, but once the company discovered they were being used in aircraft, declined to supply any m
Hi Tony, Two actuators have been specified over the years. Early Tri-gears used "Motion Systems" type 85615, but once the company discovered they were being used in aircraft, declined to supply any m
Hi Fred, I waited for more informed respondents but it's all gone eerily quiet. As you are aware, I have developed my own cowling and cooling ducting - so have spent a lot of time researching this pr
Hi Remi, The honest answer is of course "no". Until I can test fly it I won't know for sure. There are some historical reasons why the standard XS cowl arrangement performs badly on the ground. When
No Bob, The original round section bar was replaced with a much thinner section flat bar, allowing it to work in the reduced space within the door frame. Nigel Width Increase. Does any one have photo
Here you go Bob - page 2 explains: http://www.theeuropaclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Mod-67-Door-width.pdf Width Increase. Does any one have photos of the finished article ? the rear latch expo
Apologies to anybody that doesn't live in the South of England as this won't be of any interest. I am giving a talk on the development of the "Callisto". https://www.flickr.com/photos/jlt_egcc74/2885