My classic had the extra supports welded in after receiving the original
kit without such supports. The welding was done in the States and well
done (Bob Berube?).
However, I later opted for the TRI conversion and as there is no
comparable landing gear stress on the supported tube as can be expected
for the MONO, I called EUROPA. They concluded that it would be ok to cut
it out, which I did. Saved perhaps 200 grams, but also made the opening
a bit less claustrophobic for the bungees.
So, for CLASSIC TRI this might work for you. For the MONO you must have
it.
Christoph Both
#223 Classic
Wolfville, NS
Canada
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard
Lamprey
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 4:53 AM
Subject: Europa-List: Landing Gear Frame
Robert,
Around 1996, Europa supplied the support brackets, and stainless straps
to be welded in conjunction, for those who could not send the
undercarriage frame back to have it done. Those who had already
installed the frame had rather a nightmare getting it out again, alot of
hammering needed. In my case, I hadn't installed the frame, but
sending it back to Yorkshire from Kenya would have been impossible, so I
obtained from Europa the kit of supports/straps parts. These have to be
welded by Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding, which is for stainless steel
and quite specialized.... I had mine welded by the only company in Kenya
doing TIG welding, in the backstreets of Nairobi's industrial area; the
company makes fitted-out kitchen surfaces for hotels and game lodges.
It might be worth asking Europa if they still have that kit of support
brackets and straps, and then finding a TIG welder. In any case it
would seem that you will have to get the frame out... Good luck.
All the best
Richard
Europa 168, reg 5Y-LRY, Kenya
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