I would suggest as low as possible in the rear fuselage but away from
metal parts such as the flap crosstube. I have mine on a bracket on the
join of the fuselage halves on the starboard side. In most cases it is
OK but some ATC units have problems receiving a signal when I am flying
towards them (particularly if they are in the 11 o'clock position) which
infers screening from the engine. I intend moving it at the next
opportunity.
Nigel Charles
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Price
Sent: 15 July 2007 10:21
Subject: Re: Europa-List:Transponders
Here's a teaser to get us away from the trauma of mod 73,
Where's the best place to site the transponder antenna on a classic
monowheel.
Thanking you all,
John Price.
----- Original Message -----
From: John <mailto:nicolaprice@tiscali.co.uk> Price
Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 8:29 AM
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 <mailto:m.j.gregory@talk21.com> Gregory
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
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
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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