Kingsley,
Thanks for clearing that up. Yes I still have the 3/8" pins and do not plan
on the MAUW mod at this time unless I am convinced other wise. I am way past
where it would be easy to get it in.
Troy Maynor
N120EU Monowheel Classic
Left to finish:
Paint,interior,engine install, wiring.
> Subject: RE: Europa-List: Wing spar pins
>
>
> <hurstkr@growzone.com.au>
>
> Troy Maynor wrote :- Being a builder of a classic, I am wondering how
> this affects me and why I
> have not heard of pip pins being used.
>
> Troy,
>
> If you have not heard of the pip pin business, I assume you still have
> the original 3/8" wing pins.
>
> The pip pin is associated with the AUW increase mod whereby the wing
> pins are beefed up to 1/2", a strap is laid up on the Port Spar to
> contain the Stbd Spar and a tie bar is installed across the front of the
> baggage bay between the rear lift pins. With this mod, the AUW of the
> aircraft is increased to 621kg and the VNE is increased to 165 kts.
>
> If you are not familiar with this mod go to the following link where you
> can read all about it.
>
> http://www.europa-aircraft.com/Builder%20Support/Mods%20&%20SB/Mod%2052.
> pdf
>
> Regards
> Kingsley Hurst
> Europa Mono Classic 281
> in Oz
>
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