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Re: Tri-Gear Main wheels width

Subject: Re: Tri-Gear Main wheels width
From: Gerry Holland <gnh@ddsc.demon.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 23:05:50
Svein Hi!

Some measurement regarding Trigear dimensions.

Outside measurements are:

 From Outside to Outside of Main wheels. Top 193 cm - Bottom 184 cm. 
Remember there is a camber.

 From Inside to Inside of Main wheels. Top 169 cm - Bottom 160 cm

These are measurement of Fuselage based on weight without engine or 
Prop fitted

My Trailer has slots for the Main wheels which I measured as above. Bit 
stupid really as No engine weight was taken into consideration. I have 
subsequently carried a full weight  Europa Tri-gear and the Mainwheels 
fitted OK into slots so it seems to maintain a fairly consistent 
measurement. My trailer will be 200 cm wide and all fits well but it 
could be widened by another 30 cm and stay a comfortable size to tow. 
The Nose wheel will fit into a slightly raised 'socket', tilting the 
tail down at rear of trailer. The safety precedence is based around 
Aircraft staying secure fore to aft during acceleration or 
de-acceleration, hence slots to maintain 'stowed' position.

Hope that helps.

Kindest Regards

Gerry

Europa Trigear 384
G-FIZY

Tel No: +44 7808 402404



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