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carlp101

Joined: 07 Mar 2016
Posts: 120

Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 1:18 am Post subject: Replacing nose wheel suspension bungee with springs

Hi,



My Europa is currently fitted with bungee cord on the nose wheel suspension, but I also have the springs from Europa to replace it. Has anyone fitted the springs? Do they do a good job?



I'm concerned that the springs concentrate the forces at two points on the nose wheel frame rather than spreading it out as the bungee does. I'm wondering if it's probably better to stick with what I already have fitted.



Any experience / advise greatly appreciated.



All the best.

Carl

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dpark748(at)icloud.com
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 2:44 am Post subject: Replacing nose wheel suspension bungee with springs

Carl, 

Converted my mono to trike two years ago and fitted springs with help of Neville. 

Unlikely to fail and more or less a permanent fit!

Handling no problems.

Dave G-LDVO



Dave Park

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		   On 10 Feb 2017, at 09:18, carlp101 <cparkinson(at)cisc-uk.com> wrote:

 

 

 

 Hi,

 

 My Europa is currently fitted with bungee cord on the nose wheel suspension, but I also have the springs from Europa to replace it. Has anyone fitted the springs? Do they do a good job?

 

 I'm concerned that the springs concentrate the forces at two points on the nose wheel frame rather than spreading it out as the bungee does. I'm wondering if it's probably better to stick with what I already have fitted.

 

 Any experience / advise greatly appreciated.

 

 All the best.

 Carl

 

 

 

 

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cakeykev(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 3:47 am Post subject: Replacing nose wheel suspension bungee with springs

I changed from bungee to springs years ago. I have had no problems at all. 



Kevin Challis

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		   On 10 Feb 2017, at 09:18, carlp101 <cparkinson(at)cisc-uk.com> wrote:

 

 

 

 Hi,

 

 My Europa is currently fitted with bungee cord on the nose wheel suspension, but I also have the springs from Europa to replace it. Has anyone fitted the springs? Do they do a good job?

 

 I'm concerned that the springs concentrate the forces at two points on the nose wheel frame rather than spreading it out as the bungee does. I'm wondering if it's probably better to stick with what I already have fitted.

 

 Any experience / advise greatly appreciated.

 

 All the best.

 Carl

 

 

 

 

 Read this topic online here:

 

 http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=465959#465959

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danny shepherd

Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Posts: 117
Location: north Wales, United Kingdom

Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 4:07 am Post subject: Replacing nose wheel suspension bungee with springs

Hi Carl,

             I fitted the springs I think it was 2009. I've had no 

problems what so ever. the only thing I do every annual is make sure 

there's plenty of grease around the top and bottom where they hook on to 

the frame. fitting was a little tricky, had to expand the springs using 

a jack and put bolts in the spring to keep expanded while fitting. 

managed to do it on my own, so you shouldn't have any problem. hope this 

helps.



Danny. G-C.E.R.I



On 10/02/2017 09:18, carlp101 wrote:

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 Hi,



 My Europa is currently fitted with bungee cord on the nose wheel suspension, but I also have the springs from Europa to replace it. Has anyone fitted the springs? Do they do a good job?



 I'm concerned that the springs concentrate the forces at two points on the nose wheel frame rather than spreading it out as the bungee does. I'm wondering if it's probably better to stick with what I already have fitted.



 Any experience / advise greatly appreciated.



 All the best.

 Carl





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wdaniell.longport(at)gmai
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:03 am Post subject: Replacing nose wheel suspension bungee with springs

CarlI bought springs....but they dont fit the old style nose gear which i have.  The issue is in the manual.  Just so youre aware

Will

On Feb 10, 2017 05:24, "carlp101" <cparkinson(at)cisc-uk.com (cparkinson(at)cisc-uk.com)> wrote: 	  Quote: 	
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 Hi,

 

 My Europa is currently fitted with bungee cord on the nose wheel suspension, but I also have the springs from Europa to replace it. Has anyone fitted the springs? Do they do a good job?

 

 I'm concerned that the springs concentrate the forces at two points on the nose wheel frame rather than spreading it out as the bungee does. I'm wondering if it's probably better to stick with what I already have fitted.

 

 Any experience / advise greatly appreciated.

 

 All the best.

 Carl

 

 

 

 

 Read this topic online here:

 

 http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=465959#465959

 

 

 

 

 

 

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carlp101

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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 9:34 am Post subject: Re: Replacing nose wheel suspension bungee with springs

Good to know they are OK. 



Thanks all.

Carl

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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 10:42 am Post subject: Replacing nose wheel suspension bungee with springs

Carl,



Since you have the springs, I’d suggest you go ahead at the next opportunity (such as an annual) and replace the bungees with the springs.  I have the springs on my tri-gear and the are working great.  I helped Bud do my tri-gear conversion and he slipped a sheet of stainless steel between the spring and frame to help prevent the wear you describe.  There’s lots of up-side to the switch and I can’t think of any down-side at all.  



Blue skies & tailwinds,

Bob Borger

Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop (75 hrs).

Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP

3705 Lynchburg Dr.

Corinth, TX  76208-5331

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On Feb 10, 2017, at 3:18 AM, carlp101 <cparkinson(at)cisc-uk.com> wrote:






Hi,



My Europa is currently fitted with bungee cord on the nose wheel suspension, but I also have the springs from Europa to replace it. Has anyone fitted the springs? Do they do a good job?



I'm concerned that the springs concentrate the forces at two points on the nose wheel frame rather than spreading it out as the bungee does. I'm wondering if it's probably better to stick with what I already have fitted.



Any experience / advise greatly appreciated.



All the best.

Carl

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