Hi! All and sundry !
I have practically stopped fitting the mono wheel and concentrating on the
trike configuration . However when I arrived at the same delema on my MKl
fuselage / with LA mod. cockpit module ( nearly XS version!) I fitted the
brake caliper one hole further round and had the caliper strike the tunnel
side on retraction, I reasoned that the caliper needs moving half way
between the holes provided so a new backplate needs providing with the
holes about 15 degrees -or was it 30 degrees? - further round by rotation.
That way you get the best of all circumstances.
On another subject all please note that since my trike trailer is fully
insulated I successfully post cured my whole aircraft in it at 45 degrees,
anyone needing this facility please contact me .
Regards to all
Bob Harrison 337/ G-PTAG.
-----Original Message-----
From: William S. Stewart [SMTP:bill@helixsys.com]
Sent: 25 May 1999 13:29
Subject: Re: Monowheel Brake Caliper Orientation
I checked the caliper on my wheel. I believe it is installed per the
manual, which puts it at the lowest part when the gear is retracted,
therefore it is clear of the tunnel. However, even if it were in a
different position, there seems to be sufficient clearance (about 1/2 inch)
for it to clear the tunnel.
Bill Stewart, A098
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> From: Miles McCallum <milesm@avnet.co.uk>
<grasingleton@avnet.co.uk>; Mike Parkin <mparkin@globalnet.co.uk>;
europa@avnet.co.uk
> Subject: RE: Monowheel Brake Caliper Orientation
> Date: Monday, May 24, 1999 6:10 AM
>
> >Hi Graham,
> > I do not think that the caliper will clear the tunnel on the XS if you
> >rotate it around. It's VERY tight in there now. I've talked with people
who
> >are having trouble with the tire / brake cylinder hitting on
retraction.
> >And thats a lot smaller. The XS doesn't have all that nice room to
fiddle
> >around in there like ours do!
> >
> >
>
> You need to put a bulge in the side of the tunnel (passenger side)
> -strangely enough, something I spotted on one of the factory
> demonstrators... if you need a pic, email me and I'll scan/send it on.
>
> Miles
>
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