Hi! Brian,
IMHO you are quite right to have concern.
I made provision for this initially by increasing the size of the
forward hole to 5" diameter (1" larger than the manual I've seen too
many builders with scars up their arms with the 4" diameter!) but then
both holes are in the place stated. I had visions of problems accessing
the mounting screws so used cap screws of appropriate size to be able to
use the short end of a
Hexagon allen key. BUT I had them joined in pairs by welding a locking
plate under the heads. (so didn't use the allen key afterall! Then on
the reverse side of the bulkhead I used nylock nuts to get a 16th turn
ring spanner to fit. The lower hole provides access for your arm to
reach up to access the nylock nuts.
Regards
Bob Harrison G -PTAG
Robt.C.Harrison
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Subject: Europa-List: All these access hatches and one "viewing" hole
E builders and riders:
I am muddling through chapter 23 right now. Busy cutting out the access
hatches and the "viewing hole" in the rear of the fuselage. I'm
considering the
hole locations and how "handy" they really are in their stated
locations.
One of the main reasons I think they are necessary is for the
replacement of
the trim motor. < Adjustment of the balance weight as well to be sure>
The ability to replace the trim motor has always been a concern of mine.
Knowing full well that all things electrical can give up the ghost. In
addition, a
few of you fine lads have already had the pleasure of replacing and or
fiddling with said motor.
The way I see it, the task of servicing the trim motor would still be
impossible with the access holes cut per manual instructions. The
viewing hole
appears to be much too small to get a hand or screwdriver in our the
motor out!
The forward hatch is too far away. At this time, I have no idea why the
lower
hatch is even necessary.
Am I missing something here? Have any of you considered enlarging the
viewing hole for easier access to the things that will need future
attention?
Perhaps I am missing some revelation a few chapters away?
You comments and wisdom please!
Brian Skelly
Texas
Europa # A276 TriGear
See My build photos at:
http://www.europaowners.org/BrianS
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