We used the bolt holding on the outboard flap fairing. We increased the
bolt size to the next size up and left it longer by about 1/2 inch,
allowing excess thread showing outside the nut. Screw-on rings were
purchased from McMaster-Carr, providing a suitable location for tie down
ropes. Although our plane is a Monowheel with outriggers, I believe the
tri-gear still has the beefed up hinge mount at the outboard flap hinge,
which makes a pretty solid place for tie downs.
Regards,
Terry Seaver
A135
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard
Iddon
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Tie-Down
The 'Eyebolts' on N55XS on the web site look good but my tri gear has
fairings on the flap hinges. Any bright idea's on how to add wing tie
downs to this configuration?
Richard Iddon G-RIXS
Matthew Carpenter wrote:
<europaxs@gmail.com>
................
>How have you guys tied down the wings without eye bolts?
Matt,
Check out my September 30 entry at my build site for a simple and
effective wing tie down system...
http://www.n55xs.com
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Jeff - N55XS
Waiting on the FAA
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