14 Hantone HillJohn,
It's dead easy to tell.
Peer into the open end of the tailplane (you may need a torch/flashlight).
If all you can see down the bore between TP5 and TP6 is blue foam - the mod
has NOT been carried out.
If you can see an unbroken lining of composite laminate - the mod HAS been
carried out.
The paperwork should record this.
Contrary to Mike's memo, this mod is capable of being retro fitted (and
would be the only solution I would trust) - but it would take a lot of
careful work by a very competent composite craftsman.
Might be a good time to start snapping up all those unstarted "Kit One -
Tailplane kits" that are often advertised.
Nigel
Credibility Qualifyer: I'm the bloke that thought-up mod 10672!
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of John Price
Sent: 14 July 2007 08:29
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Europa Tailplane - Mod 73
Since I bought my Europa classic already flying can anyone advise if there
is a quick way of finding out if Mod 10672 has been incorporated.
This may save a lot of problems.
John Price.
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Gregory
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 3:33 PM
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Europa Tailplane - Mod 73
Pete/All
I understand from Francis Donaldson that the incorporation of Mod 73
will not remove the requirement for the recurring inspection of the tail
called for in Flight Safety Bulletin FSB-006. He has sent me a copy of
issue 3; I have converted this to PDF format which has brought it down to
387 kB, which should come through as an attachment on the List. I apologise
to those with dial-up, but I believe this is important because I also
understand from Francis that FSB-006 Issue 3 will not now be posted on the
PFA website until next week.
I'm awaiting an amended copy of the covering letter sent out by the PFA,
which I will also post on this List, which should make it clear that further
inspection of the rear wing attachment is not required if it passed the
criteria set out in FSB-007. This applies to classic Europas only, and Andy
will be carrying out a trial modification to install a longer pin together
with a washer and nut outboard of the root rib which will allow the aircraft
that failed 007 to fly, and also improve the integrity of the attachment for
all classic aircraft. The PFA anxious not to compromise the integrity of
the root rib in this area, so a hole will have to be cut in the lower skin
surface to incorporate this mod.
Regards
Mike will
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Pete Lawless
Sent: 13 July 2007 10:28
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Europa Tailplane - Mod 73
Hi Mike
Do you know from the PFA if carrying out Mod 73 will remove the
requirement for the recurring 10 hour inspection of the tail end?
Regards
Pete
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Mike Gregory
Sent: 12 July 2007 19:01
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Subject: Europa-List: Europa Tailplane - Mod 73
To all Listers
Francis Donaldson, Chief Engineer of the UK Popular Flying Association
has asked me to give maximum publicity to the attached leaflet for Mod 73
covering tailplane retention. It will be available on the PFA website
tomorrow, and copies have been put in the post today to all UK owners of
flying aircraft, together with a covering letter and revised FSB 006 at
issue 3.
The good news is that compliance (for UK owners) is required within the
next ten flying hours or before the next permit renewal, whichever is
earlier, rather than "before next flight".
There are three steps:
1. Elongation of the pip-pin holes in the torque tube.
2. Modification of the underside of the tailplane by constructing a
reinforced pip-pin recess, except for tailplanes that are pre-moulded or
fitted with Europa Club Standard Mod 10672. Note that 10672 is not capable
of being retrofitted.
3. Placards on the top surface of each tailplane warning of the
need to ensure correct engagement of both tab drive pin and pip pin before
flight, and on the root rib of each tailplane to certify that Mod 73 has
been complied with.
Fly safely
Mike
Europa Club Safety Officer
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