pitot snap connectors and perrished "o" rings too.
Good on ya, Bob. Good to see you back in the air...
Jeff - Baby Blue
310 hours
R.C.Harrison wrote:
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> Hi! All,
>
> Pleased to report that after 18 months grounded "Me and my bird got it
> up" today. First landing was a little rusty especially since I hadn't
> thought to do a stall test to prove the ASI was good so landed a
> little fast, second was fair but the nose came off as a secondary lift
> was caught in time.
>
> Quite a learning curve knowing where the power is, compared with the
> noise of the Jabiru Six etc. but I expect I'll get used to it!
> Thrilled to find the temperatures are all good ...especially with the
> massive changes to the front of the cowl and the barrel hood fitted.
>
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>
> Just a note to other Europa operators:-
>
> My ASI problem was partly due to a disturbed pitot pipe connection,
> but also importantly to note that the "o" rings on the pitot pipe
> connectors at the wing fitment were badly perished, only really
> identifiable by removing them but not without a replacement to hand!
>
> The size of the "o" rings for 1/8" connectors is :- 3/16" ID
> 5/16"OD making a sectional diameter of 1/16" for the rubber. There
> will be a dozen or so in the "assortment " box held by any hydraulics
> or pneumatics outfit. Suggest the club gets a supply provisioned. IMHO
> an annual inspection should remove these rings and put them under a
> magnifying glass considering how important the instrument is to safe
> landing. Mine must be 10 years old with the kit being collected in
> 1997 plus however long on Europa's shelf!
>
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>
> Smile is beginning to break out ......!
>
> Regards
>
> Bob H G-PTAG
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> Robt.C.Harrison
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