Fellow Europaphiles,
I need a recommendation for my sticking throttle problem. I thought I
had it fixed, but I flew this morning and it happened again. Flew
---From Denton (KDTO) to Ironhead (T58) for landing practice. First
landing was excellent. Taxied back for takeoff, applied full throttle
and started to roll. RPM only went to 4000. Aborted the takeoff.
Taxied back to takeoff, held the brake, worked the throttle and was
rewarded with 5780 RPM. Released the brake and took off, flew back to
KDTO, landed (OK landing, bounce, power, stabilize, land right). Went
back to the hanger and pulled the upper cowl. The port throttle cable
was hanging up again. I have posted pics on my build web site.
Starboard throttle goes to full, port only goes half way. By working
the throttle one can get full throttle on both, but that's not right.
I need a good fix for this problem. I have heard about teflon liners
and solid cables. I'd like some feedback on what folks have found to
really work and how the installation was done.
Thanks in advance,
Bob Borger
Europa Kit #A221 N914XL, XS Mono, Intercooled 914, Airmaster C/S
http://www.europaowners.org/N914XL
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