All
Bob Jacobsen and I had that trouble on his plane too. So I have not used
them on mine.
On Bob's, we fixed one with epoxy and then made a mental note not to turn it
the wrong direction. But the other failed the same way when a passenger
twisted it the wrong way. They are just not very strong.
Cliff Shaw
1041 Euclid ave.
Edmonds WA 98020
(425) 776-5555
N229WC "Wile E Coyote"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard" <riddon@btinternet.com>
Subject: Europa-List: naca vents
>
> Murphy's law at work!!
>
> I fitted the NACA vents in the side of the fuse, as recommended by the
> factory. First time I operated them in situ, after completing the
painting
> of the fuse, the threaded pin snapped off one of them.
>
> I have obtained a spare replacement & have been trying to work out how
> replace the broken flap with a new one. The only way I can see is to
grind
> off the outer surround to the replacement, leaving just the flap and the
> internal housing, then grind of the housing on the broken one. I can then
> glue the replacement housing complete with flap to the existing outer
> surround.
>
> Anyone got any other solutions? Also what glue is best to glue the
plastic?
>
> Richard Iddon G-RIXS (back to working out where all the wires go)
>
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