The early Classic kits did not come with the dampers (shocks). It is a
mod that you have to purchase. It is included in the current XS kits.
You should be able to call Europa for information and pricing. It was
mod 26 released in January 1996. I told you wrong earlier. It is not
listed on the web site since it was a mod for the Classic and doesn't
apply to the XS. Let me know if you want a copy of the documentation.
I believe I have it and can scan and email.
Bill
A010 Classic Monowheel
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From: Paul Stewart
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 1:40 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Monowheel Landing Gear Question?
Jeff / Peter
The bungee arrangement is not the main wheel suspension - merely an
aid to retractiung the main gear and flap - it would otherwise be far
too heavy. The main gear suspension is a large polyuerathane block
(LG6). I believe the original monowheel only had this and no damping.
There are now two dampers sitting within LG6 to produce less 'bounce'.
Your kit should have both the bungee and LG06 / dampers
Regards
Paul
G-GIDY
On 20 Oct 2008, at 13:20, Jeffrey J Paris wrote:
Dear Listers,
I have a question about the monowheel landing gear. I am getting
ready to mount the landing gear and my kit #A012 came with the bungee
cord set-up. I also read in my directions that in later kits past 1996
are using some sort of dampener, which I would assume to be a shock
absorber of some sort.
Which is the best way to go in terms of handling and secondly
maintenance? I have one simple bungee in my Zenith CH601XL, however, I
have already had to replace it in 230 hours and 3 years of flying my
plane. It basically was a pain in the rear to replace due to the fact
that you have to completely drop the nose wheel to get at replacing the
bungee. I guess what I'm getting at is that all that looping of the
bungee cord gives me the willies in terms of future replacement and wear
issues.
Is there some off the shelf MOD that would be better? I wait with
great interest for your expertise.
Cheers,
Jeff and Peter Paris
Rochester, NY
Kit #A012 "Gladie"
Monowheel Classic
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