>I use a SR2000 on my aircraft since 9 month the result is good
Michel - thanks for the update - I have not heard any bad reports of
the Kremen/Woodcomp props.
>But the problem in France is French civil aviation administration
>(DGAC) they recognize only the kit manufacturer not the PFA.
>To day this propeller is not recognize by Europa because they sales
>Airmaster propeller, and the company do not give a letter to the
>French administration to use the woodcomp propeller, and to day we
>are grounded with this propeller
If I understand correctly - you're saying that your Europa is now
grounded after operating OK with this prop for the previous 9 months.
And if you cannot get some sort of approval document from the Europa
factory, you must fit a different prop (Warp Drive, I assume) before
you can fly again. If the DGAC allowed it to be fitted and used in
the first place, why did they change their mind - was there an
incident that prompted this grounding?
>What solution do we have?
I know that for various changes ("mods") to the Europa, PFA
Engineering have asked the Europa company for a "letter of no
technical objection" before approving the change. Perhaps this is
also the case when fitting a prop different from the
factory-recommended one. If so, Bryan Allsop would know as it seems
he (or maybe William Mills? - more info is coming in daily!) was the
first to fit a Kremen / Woodcomp prop to a 912S in UK. I am certain
that David Joyce was the pioneer for the Kremen / 914 combination.
IF such a letter was sent to the PFA by Europa, and IF Europa could
be persuaded to send a similar letter (or just a photocopy?) to the
right person at the DGAC, and IF that would be enough to satisfy the
DGAC, maybe there is a solution!
I suggest Bryan (912S), David (914) or Tim Houlihan (912) contact you
off-list if they know of the existence of a "letter of no technical
objection" referring to the Kremen / Woodcomp prop. The letter (if it
exists) may be specific to the type of engine, so I think Tim might
be your best contact as I believe you have a 912. If not
engine-specific, probably David might be best.
Hope this is of some help!
regards
Rowland
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