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Mallard

Joined: 22 Oct 2019
Posts: 49
Location: Ireland

Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 5:00 pm Post subject: Tri-Gear Conversion

Hi all,

Has anyone on the forum done the Tri-Gear Conversion? 



If yes, I'd be interested to know how difficult a task it is to undertake?



Also,

Would anyone know if there is a Complete Tri-Gear Conversion Kit for sale? 



Thanks

James

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JonathanMilbank

Joined: 14 Apr 2012
Posts: 388
Location: Aberdeen area

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 3:31 am Post subject: Re: Tri-Gear Conversion

Yes I've done it, but with the help of the late Neville Eyre to do the critical tasks of setting up the main legs with his jig and bonding their sockets into the baggage bay. This task isn't for the faint-hearted and I did much of the stripping out, cleaning and preparation to help Nev along.



The kit components are still available from Europa as far as I know, but you might have to wait a while for Karen to source items like undercarriage legs, which might not be kept in stock for immediate dispatch.



The end result was an aircraft a little slower and maybe 15 kg heavier, but a joy to land without worry after 15 years as a mono-wheel.

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Mallard

Joined: 22 Oct 2019
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Location: Ireland

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 4:17 pm Post subject: Re: Tri-Gear Conversion

 	  JonathanMilbank wrote: 	
		  Yes I've done it, but with the help of the late Neville Eyre to do the critical tasks of setting up the main legs with his jig and bonding their sockets into the baggage bay. This task isn't for the faint-hearted and I did much of the stripping out, cleaning and preparation to help Nev along.



The kit components are still available from Europa as far as I know, but you might have to wait a while for Karen to source items like undercarriage legs, which might not be kept in stock for immediate dispatch.



The end result was an aircraft a little slower and maybe 15 kg heavier, but a joy to land without worry after 15 years as a mono-wheel. 	




Thanks for the info Jonathan. 

I contacted Andy Draper and he gave me the following names:

"Europa (Swift) will do the conversion for you.  I don't know the cost, though. Another place you could try is Targett Aviation (Toby Willcox) at Nympsfield airfield, or in the Midlands, there's EES (Richard Kilham)"



I've emailed them all for quotes today and will await their responses.



Regarding the Tri-Gear Conversion Kit, yes it's advertised on the Europa Site (at) £5000.



Cheers

James

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Europa48

Joined: 01 Feb 2018
Posts: 32
Location: Kelso

Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2019 12:42 am Post subject: Re: Tri-Gear Conversion

What is the reason for you wanting to do a conversion to a tri-gear?

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