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Topic: access hatches on neville eyre's cowl - hinge query |
fireflier
Replies: 4
Views: 3164
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2023 1:28 am Subject: access hatches on neville eyre's cowl - hinge query |
Hi Rowland
I have fitted mine as described by Kelvin, and
The cut out is similar to the photo he posted.
Kind regards
Donald
G-PUPY
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On 7 Jul 2023, at 23:55, Rowlan ... |
Topic: CKT silencer crack |
fireflier
Replies: 1
Views: 1322
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2023 11:43 pm Subject: CKT silencer crack |
Morning Jonathan
Hope your keeping well?
I had a very similar failure with my silencer at around the same number of hrs on my aircraft, new silencer was indeed required.
I have just had the ... |
Topic: CKT exhaust cracks |
fireflier
Replies: 13
Views: 3998
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2022 12:04 pm Subject: CKT exhaust cracks |
Hi Jonathan
Sorry to hear that it was a down pipe with the spigot, I honestly thought the spigot would help solve the problems. I will inspect my aircraft downpipes again soon and watch for any sig ... |
Topic: CKT exhaust cracks |
fireflier
Replies: 13
Views: 3998
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2022 11:21 am Subject: CKT exhaust cracks |
Hi Jonathan
I hope your well? I have had many similar problems with the exhausts pipes cracking, around the area where the loops Are welded For the exhaust springs.
CKT have been very good an ... |
Topic: Europa covers for outside and touring |
fireflier
Replies: 11
Views: 8116
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 10:17 am Subject: Europa covers for outside and touring |
Hi
I purchased my aircraft cover from
www.coversshop.co.uk
It is a good quality durable cover
Kind regards
Donald
G-PUPY.
Sent from my iPhone
On 18 Apr 2019, at 09:42, Steven ... |
Topic: Trip Gear main wheel Hub |
fireflier
Replies: 3
Views: 4304
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 1:00 am Subject: Trip Gear main wheel Hub |
Hi John
Thanks for your reply, I have identified the part and have emailed Matco last night awaiting there reply on shipping costs etc.
I have noted the same on LAS Aero and I presume Europa ... |
Topic: Trip Gear main wheel Hub |
fireflier
Replies: 3
Views: 4304
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2018 3:15 pm Subject: Trip Gear main wheel Hub |
Hi All
I have just been changing the tyres on my tri gear aircraft and I have noticed that one of the main hubs has a crack in the aluminium casting.
I believe the matco part number for this is ... |
Topic: Outrigger fork |
fireflier
Replies: 6
Views: 5449
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 10:38 am Subject: Outrigger fork |
Hi Dave
Photos attached showing parts, presume from your description it
Is the middle bag.
Regards
Donald
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[quote] On 15 Dec 2017, at 18:31, David Watts <dg.w ... |
Topic: Outrigger fork |
fireflier
Replies: 6
Views: 5449
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 10:16 am Subject: Outrigger fork |
Hi Dave
I have been at the airfield and have found all the mono parts for the outriggers. Is it just the bits that are attached to the wing brackets for the outrigger legs you require?
Regards
... |
Topic: Outrigger fork |
fireflier
Replies: 6
Views: 5449
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 1:24 am Subject: Outrigger fork |
Morning David
I will have the out rigger forks in my box of bits as I had originally bought a mono kit but built it as a tri gear.
I’m going out to the airfield this morning so will see if I ... |
Topic: Dynon AHAHRS question |
fireflier
Replies: 13
Views: 12330
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 8:26 am Subject: Dynon AHAHRS question |
Hi Bob
I have my ADHARS installed in the P1 headrest.
I created a panel in the front of the headrest to access the unit.
I haven't got any photos, but will get some the next time i am at ... |
Topic: Whoops - loss of flap pin |
fireflier
Replies: 10
Views: 9752
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 7:34 am Subject: Whoops - loss of flap pin |
Hi All
I notice that people are making reference to loctiting the wing pin/flap pins into place. My understanding and reference to the manual chapter 26 page 3 these pins have to be secured using ... |
Topic: Try gear brake pads |
fireflier
Replies: 5
Views: 4437
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2016 3:03 am Subject: Try gear brake pads |
Hi Richard
Replacing the brake pads is a simple process, each pad held onto the metal back plates with 3 rivets.
When purchasing the brake pad kit from europa you might be asked if it is long ri ... |
Topic: Torque Tube enhancement after 400 hours |
fireflier
Replies: 8
Views: 7895
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 11:33 am Subject: Torque Tube enhancement after 400 hours |
Hi
I incorporated a mod whilst building. I felt this was the best solution to the problem.
This mod has just been incorporated into another europa I'm helping build.
See attached link to th ... |
Topic: Tailplane Slop |
fireflier
Replies: 4
Views: 6466
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 9:52 am Subject: Tailplane Slop |
Hi Roger
I installed this mod when i built my aircraft, to me this was the best solution for removing the slop in the tail planes.
Like you I would recommend this to others.
I'm just ... |
Topic: top cowl carb air inlet |
fireflier
Replies: 9
Views: 7616
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 1:44 pm Subject: top cowl carb air inlet |
Hi Rowland
I have just posted photos of nev's kit installed in my aircraft. When i done my install there was no documentation from Nev. U had a good chat with him and got a good understanding of ... |
Topic: XS exhaust down pipe crack |
fireflier
Replies: 4
Views: 6440
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 1:54 am Subject: Re: XS exhaust down pipe crack |
Hi Jon
Got your pm, thanks and I have replied some interesting points you raise and very similar symptoms to yours.
Many thanks
Donald
G-PUPY |
Topic: XS exhaust down pipe crack |
fireflier
Replies: 4
Views: 6440
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 2:52 pm Subject: XS exhaust down pipe crack |
Hi
Whilst flying today my exhaust down pipe on no 4 cylinder developed a crack as shown in the attached photo.
I have done a search of the list and found one further history of this type of fai ... |
Topic: Classic exhaust tubes |
fireflier
Replies: 10
Views: 7026
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 10:46 am Subject: Classic exhaust tubes |
Hi Jonathan
If your needing contact details for CKT I should have them in amongst my paperwork.
I purchased a complete stainless steel exhaust system for my XS.
i can't comment on the class ... |
Topic: Trim Tabs |
fireflier
Replies: 10
Views: 12366
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:58 pm Subject: Trim Tabs |
Hi Rick
I have got a roll to the right in my aircraft when flying 2 up. When flying by myself it flies wings level.
Like others, I have added a strip off foam. The stuff i used is as per the li ... |
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