Kingsley,
Not a mod - a requirement in the build manual! :-) I went a step further on
mine and implemented a single piece of ply with an elongated hole - that way
it sets the skin separation and holds it.
Kind regards,
Jeremy
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kingsley Hurst
Sent: 24 August 2007 05:34
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Trim Tab drive pins
Creighton
Do you have a couple of pieces of plywood (or similar) inside the rear of
the fuse just ahead of the "T" bar slot to limit the sideways movement of
the "T" bar on assembly and disassembly of the tailplanes ? The two guides
should have minimum gap between them but still be wide enough to allow full
and free movement of the 'T' bar throughout full deflection of the
tailplanes.
I don't remember this ever being a mod but was certainly a recommended
suggestion. I'm sure it will save your having to employ a second person as
you suggested below.
Regards
Kingsley in Oz.
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Creighton Smith
Sent: Friday, 24 August 2007 1:13 AM
Subject: Europa-List: Trim Tab drive pins
Good morning all,
We installed the larger/stronger mod of the TP16P & TP16S drive pins (which
doesn't seem to be listed in the current mods list) per instructions and
with just a few on/off cycles of the horizontal stabilizers, each has
cracked where the 3 layers bid wrap 90deg around the front.
This appears to be a result of the TS05 link rod cocking upon removal and
jamming the drive pins in the TS06 bushes (which are a lovely fit) which
results in a racking load jamming the drive pins.
Obviously we have to do this again (irritating as the originals exhibited no
such symptoms), but I must know if anyone else has experienced this, and
what the solution might be.
Stationing a second person at the tail to ensure the link rod does not
deviate from perpendicular to the drive pins while the tailplanes are being
pulled is obvious but a bit labor intensive.
Regards,
Creighton Smith A036
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