Thanks Kevin,Bill and Al for the help on US registration. I'll try any and
all if necessary.
craig ellison
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin And Ann Klinefelter" <kevann@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: US registration
> <kevann@verizon.net>
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> I got mine from Europa FL back in the day. Ask Andy, you may have to
> send him the form to sign, AC form 8050-2
>
> Kevin, N211KA
>
> Craig Ellison wrote:
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>><craig.ellison2@verizon.net>
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>>All US builders,
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>>I'm at the point to start the registration process and looking over the
>>forms they want a Bill of Sale. I don't think I ever got one from the
>>former Europa when I purchased my kit. What have other builders used to
>>satisfy FAA on this point? Can I get one from the current Europa?
>>
>>Thanks in advance for all responses.
>>
>>Craig Ellison
>>A205
>>Silverton, OR
>>Flying surfaces done, FWF done,Fuselage in paint shop, finishing up panel
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Duncan McFadyean" <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
>>To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
>>Subject: Re: Europa-List: Rotax 914 question?
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>>><ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
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>>><<you WILL foul plugs on 100 LL and reduced power settings eventually>>
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>>>Not disputed. This is a problem on the Katanas too; only they are
>>>generally
>>>not run at low speeds, because of there frequent use as training
>>>machines.
>>>But I've not experienced that for the short durations that I've used
>>>100LL
>>>and would have expected that to have occurred logically at any engine
>>>speed;
>>>more so at higher power settings when there is more lead going into the
>>>engine.
>>>
>>>In fact logic is my guiding principle in the absence of proper evidence
>>>to
>>>the contrary!
>>>
>>>How's your 1000 hours at 5000rpm going? Will you make TBO? Katanas don't!
>>>
>>>Duncan McF.
>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>From: "Jim Thursby" <jthursby@tampabay.rr.com>
>>>To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
>>>Subject: RE: Europa-List: Rotax 914 question?
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>>>><jthursby@tampabay.rr.com>
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>>>>Don't know about your source but the person I trusted (as did many
>>>>others
>>>>including Rotax) to keep me informed about the Rotax engines always
>>>>stated
>>>>"the 912/914 series engine is happiest and will get the best longevity
>>>>ABOVE
>>>>5,000 RPM in the cruise". He is now gone as of July of this year but
>>>>his
>>>>experience was trusted enough that Kodiak research and Rotax called him
>>>>to
>>>>assist in product development. Glen had forgotten more about Rotax
>>>>engines
>>>>than most of us could ever learn. He never steered me or anyone I know
>>>>wrong, and I trusted his opinions and ideas about these engines with my
>>>>life
>>>>on more than one occasion.
>>>>Oh, and you WILL foul plugs on 100 LL and reduced power settings
>>>>eventually. Or put up with the auto gas smell. Or have to add TCP all
>>>>the
>>>>time. When you have 1,000 plus hours on a 912/914 come back and let us
>>>>know how you're doing. Keep an eye on the gearbox too.
>>>>
>>>> Jim T.
>>>>
>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
>>>>[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Duncan
>>>>McFadyean
>>>>To: europa-list@matronics.com
>>>>Subject: Re: Europa-List: Rotax 914 question?
>>>>
>>>>--> <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
>>>>
>>>>OK, I'll bite!
>>>>I cruise at about 4,000rpm. And have done for over 200 hours of use,
>>>>excepting climb-out at 4,800 and the odd spurt to see how fast it will
>>>>go.
>>>>The plugs are squeaky-clean. The piston crowns are quite clean. There is
>>>>no
>>>>loss of compression or performance that suggests that the piston rings
>>>>are
>>>>coked. The engine uses virtually no oil between changes and the oil
>>>>discolouration is mid brown colour at 100 hours.
>>>>Our local Rotax dealer commented flippantly that at these speeds the
>>>>engine
>>>>would 'last forever'!
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