John Hi!
Been following and commenting on your TRIM problem and now commiserate with
you having to battle with an unknown Panel.
As a Builder and until recently an operator of a Europa XS can I suggest
some ideas.
Firstly...can you contact the Builder or are there any documents with the
Aircraft.
If its a real Relay you might hear it click so create a quiet atmosphere
and get your ear to the panel.
If you have to go into the Panel make the first expedition based around
removing single items such as Instruments or Radio.
If the ultimate is required....the bloody thing needing to come out then
remove Control sticks and bias towards rear of cabin. Cover the Tunnel to
avoid damage and remove any vertical levers or switches in that area too.
If you are lucky it will be secured by nuts on the Firewall side. BTW it
will be heavy so watch your back, fingers etc. Could be 25lbs. Its not
impossible to cut small sub panels with Modellers Jigsaw to gain access and
repair or make good afterwards.
Best of luck! It will all work out if you take your time, and move Panel out
slowly with someone watching down through Front Windshield to feedback what
they can see being stretched!
Regards
Gerry
Gerry Holland
07808 402404
gholland@content-stream.co.uk
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