Fred
Yes Cliff did have that cool extra center shoot bolt. But others have done
the same with just a Fixed post in the center that they just pulled the
window down over and was a much simpler mod. I have neither and really don't
notice a problem. Man you need to get done! I need another Europa up here in
the islands to fly with! Take care.
Jerry
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Fred Klein
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 5:39 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Door Latches
Hi Guys,
Thanks for the helpful comments on my previous post re: Rudder Cables!
Regarding door latches...the build manual speaks of bending an offset
into the inner latch arm, DL03 but makes no mention of the distance of
the offset...What works? 1/8 inch? 1/4 inch?
Also, is there a clever locksmith among us who has added a keyed lock
which keeps the shoot bolts in place?..or provides security in some
other fashion? Any references to pictures would be much appreciated.
Some time ago, there was concern about the window frames bulging and as
I recall, Cliff Shaw had a very clever albeit complex third (vertical I
believe) shoot bolt. Might not "bulging" be more easily handled by
adding a bid stiffening angle along the interior bottom edge of the
window frame? (Or is the bulging the result of failure to relieve
cabin air pressure by not venting the baggage bay bulkhead thence out
thru the recommended drain holes at the underside of the fuselage?)
Fred
A194
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