Hi Guys,
Is anybody aware of anybody interested in supporting Arplast vp 50
owners
in the UK ? There must be a fair few in service here.
Regards
Kevin
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> On 8 Sep 2015, at 17:56, nigel_graham@m-tecque.co.uk wrote:
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> Alan,
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> I think you will have difficulty sourcing a new replacement from the factory
as I understand that Arplast have ceased trading.
> I do however have a spare "pre-owned" PV50 front end comprising good motor,
> screwgear
and pitch limit switch block. It's a pretty straight forward job to swap
it out but your work will need inspecting and approving before your aircraft
can be returned to service.
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> If you are interested, contact me off-list.
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> Nigel
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> Quoting Alan Carter <alancarteresq@onetel.net>:
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>> Hi All.
>> My PV50 CS motor failed in the climb out, just maintained 80 kts, high nose
attitude but made it home.
>> After landing found power reaching the motor, 11.9 volts, so its the motor
>> that's
failed.
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>> Q1. Where do I get a new PV 50 CS electric motor from.
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>> Q2. Which bit is the motor, or how do you take the motor out,
>> Long shaft with motor on the end of it, this piece of shaft with motor on it
is secured with three small bolts to the prop, is this the complete unit to
be replaced,
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>> OR is it the little black motor on the end of the shaft only needs replacing.
ie unsolder the two wire, and with a pair of grips turn and unscrew the motor
off the end of the Shaft.
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>> Alan
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>> Read this topic online here:
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>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=446864#446864
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