I use pip pins for both sides, it's well worth it. Also, I believe it is
acceptable to file down the 'shoulder' of the pins for an easier
insertion.
Karl
>From: DuaneFamly@aol.com
>Reply-To: europa-list@matronics.com
>To: europa-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Europa-List: Wing Spar Pins
>Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2004 19:25:26 EST
>
>
>Good day All,
>
>Question - for those that are flying or are past the wing angle of
>incidence
>setup stage.... the two wing spar pins that hold the wings together to the
>CM......one is a nice smooth PIP pin while the other is a threaded bolt
>with an
>Allen wrench welded to it. Have people changed this threaded bolt to the
>PIP
>pin, or some other more suitable pin? I have set the wings in place twice
>now
>and while the PIP pin is still a little snug to get in, I can do it. While
>the
>other side snags on the threaded portion until my wife joggles the wings in
>order for it to get into place. Am I not seeing some use for the threaded
>bolt
>that comes later on?
>
>
>Mike Duane A207
>Redding, California
>XS Conventional Gear
>CM & rudder pedals with cables installed. Working on tailwheel and baggage
>bay. Trial fit of top and both wings. The wings fit (sorta)! Conventional
>gear
>soon.
>
>
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