Here's my method of maintaining firewall integrity. The brass colored item
hooked between the two tabs is a fusible link (McMaster-Carr part number
1147A14) with a melting point of 100 deg C. The stainless steel flap
employs a hinge with a spring to snap it shut once the fusible link melts.
This takes more space than Mike's scheme but it is an inexpensive solution.
Best regards,
Rob Housman
Irvine, CA
Europa XS Tri-Gear
A070
Airframe complete
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of G-IANI
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 8:10 AM
Subject: Europa-List: RE: Heaters
Bud
I have looked at your heater and it is in principal the same as mine and
many others. That is taking the warm air off the rear of the water
radiator. Mine is fitted but not operational (fire wall phenolic is bolted
over the outlets of the SCAT tubes)
The reason for this is that Francis Donaldson (LAA) insists on a fire stop
valve at the point were the tube passes through the fire wall. One builder,
Mike Parkin, has made up some very expensive petal valves to achieve this.
See attached. I am still looking for a cheaper and simpler solution to
these valves.
Obviously US regulation is not the same as ours. What are your thoughts on
a) the need for fire stop valves and b) a simpler cheaper way of achieving
a fire stop?
Ian Rickard G-IANI XS Trigear, 200 hours
Europa Club Mods Rep (Trigear)
e-mail mods@europaclub.org.uk
or direct g-iani@ntlworld.com
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of ALAN YERLY
Sent: 21 November 2008 23:26
Subject: Re: Europa-List: New Europa Website
Jeff,
Working on that with better access for fuel tank, controls, mods or repairs.
The cockpit module is heavy and requires a lot of help to get it in right
and it is very time consuming to build for the novice, and for the company
to construct.
Keep the ideas coming.
Go to my website and download the heater. One inch tubes is all you need
really to keep the plane warm.
Bud
Custom Flight Creations
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