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Subject: Re: Europa-List: Autopilot
From: Duncan McFadyean <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 22 May 2004 20:04:00

John.
How did you arrange for the warning light?

Duncan McF.
----- Original Message -----
From: <JohnDHeykoop@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Autopilot


>
> In a message dated 22/05/04 10:59:24 GMT Standard Time,
> alan_haynes@dsl.pipex.com writes:
>
> > I have a copy of the approved PFA mod for the Navaid installation.
However,
> > I have chosen the Digitrak servo having been influenced by some of the
> > e-mail strings over the last year or so. The servo looks well made but I
> > haven't tested it yet. My intention is to install the digitrak servo by
> > following the method approved for the Navaid. Has anyone in the UK done
this
> > already? Does this require a full PFA mod application?
> >
> Alan
>
> The Digitrak installation does require formal PFA mod approval, but all
you
> need to do is to highlight the areas in which your installation will
differ
> from the Navaid.
> If you like, I could fax or email you copies of the two letters I wrote to
> get my Digitrak
> approved.
>
> Even though I kept the size of the access holes in the seat the same as
for
> the
> Navaid, but merely moved them forward a bit, the PFA did ask for a letter
of
> no
> technical objection from Europa. Andy kindly provided this letter, but
> pointed out that
> the access holes would require reinforcement to at least the standard
> described in the
> Europa manual.  He also pointed out that there are 3 plies of glasscloth
in
> the thigh
> support area.
>
> Regards
>
> John Heykoop
> XS Mono G-JHKP. Cockpit module bonded in. Rudder pedals installed.
Tailwheel
> spring installed. Top clecoed on. Flap drive pins and wing fitting next.
>
>




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