For anyone interested in the door strut mod it is Factory Mod Number 66.
You will find it on www.europa-aircraft.co.uk under "technical" then Mod 66.
Double click and you will get a PDF of the fitting instructions.
You can buy the factory kit of part but the disadvantage of then is that the
new pivot is on a moulding which you 420 onto the door. This makes the
frame thicker (which has the advantage of stiffening it) but gives problems
with the door seals.
The other option is to make your own brackets, set then into the existing
door structure and the glass over the frame to reinforce it. You need to be
precise in the positioning of the bracket.
Having done it both ways now (G-IANI factory kit) and (G-IRON DIY version) I
like the DIY version best. It is not a job for you unless you are confident
about your accuracy and the quality of your glass work.
If anyone is interested in the DIY version I can make some photos available.
Ian Rickard #505 G-IANI XS Trigear
Europa Club Assistant Mods Rep
e-mail mods@europaclub.org.uk
or direct g-iani@ntlworld.com
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