There is room, just barely, for the waste gate servo to mount on the cabin
side of the firewall - see the attached photo. In this somewhat (OK, more
than somewhat) cluttered image, the servo is just to the left of the SCAT
tube. Note the black outline drawn on the firewall to indicate the
instrument panel molding features. The red tape on the servo is holding
some loose components in place.
In order to facilitate this mounting location I fabricated an aluminum
bracket; the plan view is shown in the attached pdf file. The bracket was
made from a piece of aluminum channel (with one leg removed) since an
appropriate angle 90 degree shape was not conveniently available. Other
stock would also be suitable.
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 Paul McAllister
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:44 PM
Subject: Europa-List: 914 Waste gate servo mounting position question
Hi All,
I am attempting to "shoe horn" in a second Grand Rapids EFIS screen into my
panel which is turning into an mechanical challenge. It is pretty much
looking like I am going to have to move it to the outside of the firewall.
I know a few folks have done this and provided cooling with a blast tube. I
was wondering if anyone had some photographs and best practices to share.
Thanks, Paul
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