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Re: Europa-List: Europa Tailplane - Mod 73

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Europa Tailplane - Mod 73
From: Karl Heindl <kheindl@msn.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2007 01:35:39

Graham,

I could be wrong, but I don't agree. I think I can control the heat 
precisely to a localized area and not damage any foam.

Karl


>From: Graham Singleton <grahamsingleton@btinternet.com>
>Reply-To: europa-list@matronics.com
>To: europa-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Europa-List: Europa Tailplane - Mod 73
>Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2007 01:11:29 +0100
>
><grahamsingleton@btinternet.com>
>
>Karl
>you might get the TP5 out with heat but the TP6 is not so easy. Even after 
>it is loose from the end rib you then have to get it inserted into the root 
>rib and then get it out of that.
>The heat to loosen it from the end rib will almost certainly melt the foam 
>to an unknown extent, not worth the risk.
>Graham
>
>Karl Heindl wrote:
>>
>>
>>Jeff,
>>
>>I think that the TP5 and TP6 can be removed with heat without cutting any 
>>holes. Also, it would  be easier to pre-drill the pip-pin holes, as you 
>>can then do a trial fit before bonding. To get the position exactly right 
>>I would attach a template (using double-sided tape) with a  1/4 inch hole 
>>over the top of the recess, first lining up all 3 holes with a 1/4 inch 
>>shaft or bolt, before removing the TP6. Just one of my crazy ideas.
>>
>>Karl
>>
>>
>
>

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