Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2005 16:51:15
I just wonder if the cover over the end can be cut away a little and reshaped to accommodate the engine mount on the classic.< Been there, done it. There is insufficient space. The upper bolt of the
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 16:47:47
to the oil cooler ? Mine is always running cold, even with various baffles/blanking plates around the radiator. An oil stat might help. I had one on my rally car years ago.< In the process of changi
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 19:00:27
state.< Seizure is very unlikely and would probably be found preflight. If it broke the airflow would probably give a partial open position (spring loading would ensure this). In any event there wou
My experience is the exact opposite to yours. With cars I have had 2 lazy thermostats and one throttle cable break. A cable in this application is not going to get used as much or as much load as a t
I used a switch provided by RD Aviation (now AFE) in the UK. It is sensitive and works well.# Nigel Charles Book yourself something to look forward to in 2005. Cheap flights - http://www.tiscali.co.u
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 22:03:36
I have a mobile number for him of 07711 523821. This info is at least 4 years old. Otherwise AFE at Oxford might know. Nigel Charles [mailto:owner-europa-list Regards
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 19:26:08
Hi Steve Be aware that if you have had any kickbacks it is quite likely that the sprag clutch will need replacing as well. This is a difficult job needing specialist tools. As a result most of us acc
mk-nntest-1.uk.intranet autolearn=no version=3.0.2 I am in the process of installing the XS firewall forward spec to my Classic. I can see no reason why the starter cannot be removed with the engine
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 00:03:25
For what it is worth this is my viewpoint on fuel gauging. On a touring aircraft like the Europa knowing your fuel contents accurately gives peace of mind and avoids needless fuel stops at intermedi
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 00:03:25
Hi Ian I would be happy to do a stint at the factory stand. However as I have yet to get my work programme, at this stage I can only predict that I am likely to be available on the Saturday. I will
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2005 07:28:50
This clearance can vary depending on how far aft the cooling duct assembly is mounted to start with. I noticed this before I fixed the duct in position so positioned it a little further aft. I have p
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 17:21:34
I have not been following this subject so forgive me if the following has already been suggested. An alternative way of sealing wing fairings can be very neatly achieved using a hockey stick shaped r
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 17:13:10
I am not sure whether replacement moulds were used on later Europas but the quality of mouldings certainly improved with time. Nigel [mailto:owner-europa-list why fit up, this
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2005 07:50:21
Hi Richard On the basis that this problem has only manifested itself since your new radio fit the problem is likely to be somewhere within the altered avionics setup. As the problem is noticed by ATC
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2005 21:31:03
0.26 HTML_OBFUSCATE_05_10 BODY: Message is 5% to 10% HTML obfuscation I will be holding the Lydeway Fly-In again this year. The date will be the 27th August with the 28th as a backup day in case of b
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 15:10:43
Having completed my XS upgrade I have found a few left over parts which might be of use to Classic owners. The following parts are surplus to requirements and are available:- Carbon fibre backplate f
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 15:10:43
Steve I presume you meant the air filter not the oil filter (which is at the front of the engine). I cut off the lug anyway as it does nothing useful. Nigel Charles [mailto:owner-europa-list the remo
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2005 13:39:41
I still have two items left over from my XS upgrade suitable for Classic Europas. They are a carbon fibre backplate and a complete painted top cowl which incorporates the NACA inlet for the plenum ch