I got mine from Europa FL back in the day. Ask Andy, you may have to
send him the form to sign, AC form 8050-2
Kevin, N211KA
Craig Ellison wrote:
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>All US builders,
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>I'm at the point to start the registration process and looking over the
>forms they want a Bill of Sale. I don't think I ever got one from the
>former Europa when I purchased my kit. What have other builders used to
>satisfy FAA on this point? Can I get one from the current Europa?
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>Thanks in advance for all responses.
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>Craig Ellison
>A205
>Silverton, OR
>Flying surfaces done, FWF done,Fuselage in paint shop, finishing up panel
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Duncan McFadyean" <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
>To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Re: Europa-List: Rotax 914 question?
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>><ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
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>><<you WILL foul plugs on 100 LL and reduced power settings eventually>>
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>>Not disputed. This is a problem on the Katanas too; only they are
>>generally
>>not run at low speeds, because of there frequent use as training machines.
>>But I've not experienced that for the short durations that I've used 100LL
>>and would have expected that to have occurred logically at any engine
>>speed;
>>more so at higher power settings when there is more lead going into the
>>engine.
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>>In fact logic is my guiding principle in the absence of proper evidence to
>>the contrary!
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>>How's your 1000 hours at 5000rpm going? Will you make TBO? Katanas don't!
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>>Duncan McF.
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Jim Thursby" <jthursby@tampabay.rr.com>
>>To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
>>Subject: RE: Europa-List: Rotax 914 question?
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>>><jthursby@tampabay.rr.com>
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>>>Don't know about your source but the person I trusted (as did many others
>>>including Rotax) to keep me informed about the Rotax engines always
>>>stated
>>>"the 912/914 series engine is happiest and will get the best longevity
>>>ABOVE
>>>5,000 RPM in the cruise". He is now gone as of July of this year but his
>>>experience was trusted enough that Kodiak research and Rotax called him
>>>to
>>>assist in product development. Glen had forgotten more about Rotax
>>>engines
>>>than most of us could ever learn. He never steered me or anyone I know
>>>wrong, and I trusted his opinions and ideas about these engines with my
>>>life
>>>on more than one occasion.
>>>Oh, and you WILL foul plugs on 100 LL and reduced power settings
>>>eventually. Or put up with the auto gas smell. Or have to add TCP all
>>>the
>>>time. When you have 1,000 plus hours on a 912/914 come back and let us
>>>know how you're doing. Keep an eye on the gearbox too.
>>>
>>> Jim T.
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
>>>[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Duncan
>>>McFadyean
>>>To: europa-list@matronics.com
>>>Subject: Re: Europa-List: Rotax 914 question?
>>>
>>>--> <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
>>>
>>>OK, I'll bite!
>>>I cruise at about 4,000rpm. And have done for over 200 hours of use,
>>>excepting climb-out at 4,800 and the odd spurt to see how fast it will
>>>go.
>>>The plugs are squeaky-clean. The piston crowns are quite clean. There is
>>>no
>>>loss of compression or performance that suggests that the piston rings
>>>are
>>>coked. The engine uses virtually no oil between changes and the oil
>>>discolouration is mid brown colour at 100 hours.
>>>Our local Rotax dealer commented flippantly that at these speeds the
>>>engine
>>>would 'last forever'!
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