A further complication with the tailer is that the mono tyre is narrower
than the channel it sits in. If the tyre isnt centred in the channel, the
fuselage will still lean to one side when trailering. This cant be corrected
by adjusting the turnbuckles of the ramp support bars.
Easiest solution is to bond plywood strips to the sides of the wheel channel
(only at the bottom where the wheel sits) so that the tyre is a snug fit and
centred in the channel.
Also if the ramp is taken up too far or/ and the tyre is under inflated, the
top of the ramp floor (in the raised position) will rub against the upper
portion of the swinging arm causing wear and possible weakening of the
undercarriage. A strip of tufnol or rubber should reduce the possibility of
this happening.
CP
G-LABS
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Crimm" <steve.crimm@stephenscott.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 5:56 PM
Subject: RE: Europa-List: instructions mono trailer
> <steve.crimm@stephenscott.com>
>
> Jos,
>
> I haven't seen any directions before, and would love to find some.
>
> With that said. The ramp for the monowheel when in the up/retracted
> position goes over the outside of the landing gear frame assembly and
> holds
> the airframe upright. What you should be aware of is depending on how you
> secure the ramp in the up position can vary the angle in which the
> airframe
> is positioned. I use chain the secure the ramp in the upright position
> and
> turn buckles to tighten up the chain. If I don't make sure I tighten the
> turnbuckles equally I will get the fuselage setting on the trailer at an
> angle. Depending on the degree of angle, when traveling down the road,
> the
> rocking of the airframe may cause it to come in contact with the rear wing
> support. This in turn can cause damage to the airframe.
>
> Because it takes 2 people as a general rule (unless you have a trailer
> winch) to push the aircraft onto the trailer, I made a ramp that lessens
> the
> angle of the ramp that is on the trailer. It is a wooden ramp that they
> trailer ramp rest on to lengthen the ramp and lessen the angle. With this
> done I can push the aircraft on the trailer by myself with my wife only
> having to hold the wings level.
>
> Steve
> N42AH
> Flying and For Sale
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of josok
> Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 12:07
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: instructions mono trailer
>
>
> Hi all.
>
> Bought my mono trailer second hand. Now i would like to know how the fuse
> is
> supposed to stay upright. Maybe i figured it out, but i might be wrong.
> Are
> there instructions out there somewhere?
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Jos Okhuijsen
>
>
> Visit - www.EuropaOwners.org
>
>
>
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