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Subject: Re: Europa-List: Tri-gear wheel fairing
From: Fred Klein <fklein@orcasonline.com>
Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 11:30:55

On May 15, 2009, at 9:58 AM, Frans Veldman wrote:

> It seems that the only error the factory made was to cut the port side
> of the front half at the wrong angle.
>
> About the pictures:
> Keep in mind that this is preliminary fitting. Even the anchor nuts  
> are
> not attached, the bolts are just inserted through the holes to keep
> everything temporary in place. (Should have used cleco's for this,  
> but I
> already drilled the holes before I discovered that these fairings are
> wonky).
>
> The white shaft you see is my 2 inch nose wheel shaft extension, to
> allow for a larger prop.

Frans,

Nice crisp and clear explanation of a simple solution to the nose gear  
fairing.

And your prop looks great...[at first glance, I thought I saw some de- 
icing boots on its leading edge...:-)   ].

May I ask what your prop diameter is?

Fred


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