Curtis...
If you built the mass balance arm properly and didn't bugger up the holes o
r have a tail wheel type=2C the original mass balance arm seems to be holdi
ng up. But over time=2C side play will wallow out the 3/16 holes and that
is what we were concerned about.
I hope you have a good sized access hole. If you do=2C it takes 2-4 hours
depending on turnbuckles=2C cables=2C your tower width=2C etc. Pretty muc
h a no brainer.
The new part is properly made and will serve many years without fail. If y
ou install the TP18 butterfly attachment for the cables it takes 4 hours.
So cut the old cables=2C pull out the arm with weights. Assemble the new a
rm on the bench. Rig up a small turnbuckle from A/C Spruce and throw the t
hing in. As for the phenolic parts=2C I use #8 screws as they countersink
easier. I use a dab of double back sticky tape to set the rub strip where
I want it then add just a dab of slow setting thick superglue=2C check it a
gain and hit it with the accellerator. I have an angle drill that makes th
e premade holes I make easy to do by feel. Insert the nuts and screws=2C a
nd pull down. I have some one handed gimicks I use like a cut off stubby s
crewdriver that wedges into the post slot and holds the screw. Then I put
on the nut and crank her down.
Call me when you need one.
Bud Yerly
Custom Flight Creations (813) 653-4989
Europa Dealer
Date: Thu=2C 9 Apr 2009 09:21:07 -0600
Subject: Europa-List: Mod 70
From: cjaussi@gmail.com
I'm just getting back to getting N6125 in the air again after a couple of y
ears away from flying. I am upgrading the engine to a Jason Parker 914 tur
bo=2C fuel injected and other mods that have come out since I put things in
mothballs. I ahve installed the springs that replace the bungie and am pl
eased with how that went. The question I have is about the necessity of th
e mass balance arm replacement as it seems to be a challenging job. How im
portant do others find it for a tri-gear flown from paved runways. Have mo
st builders in the US made this change? What are the opinions? It's grea
t to be back to the Europa.
Curtis Jaussi
Tri gear 914
40 hours flown in 2006
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