Hi Dave,
When you get a moment, could you let us know what the final length was on the
inserts. We are planning on implementing the softer mounts soon.
Thanks,
Terry Seaver
A135 / N135TD
DJA727@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 2/15/2003 11:17:32 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> graham@gflight.f9.co.uk writes:
>
> > There is a difference between the Rotax company mounts and the Europa
> > company mounts, both dimensionally and hardness. The Europa ones are
> > certainly too stiff, isn't there a factory mod to rectify this, longer
> > distance tubes to reduce the compression?
> > When we first installed our Classic engine the rubbers were so stiff the
> > washers compressing them went conical. Lengthening the tubes made quite a
> > difference.
> >
>
> I made a semi breakthrough today. The engine motion seemed too much -- more
> than any airplane I have ever seen. I concluded it was too much and tried an
> idea. The Europa mounts insert is slightly shorter than the rubber to allow
> compression. I had made mine the same length -- per what Dennis did. I also
> notice the mounts are slightly shorter than the Europa mounts. I tried a
> comparable shortening of the insert and the results are good -- the engine
> now moves more than the standard mounts, but not too much. It is more like I
> expect it to be. Darkness and weather prevented running. I think this is the
> last iteration in this engine mount fiasco.
> Dave A227
>
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