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Re: Europa-List: Lifting the Europa

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Lifting the Europa
From: Raimo Toivio <raimo.toivio@rwm.fi>
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:33:45
Like this? This is how I have done it and will do.

I use four lifting straps all capable for +200 kgs.

Notice 1: the wings are supported only just to keep the plane stable 
sideways, not to take weight.
Notice 2: what more you lift that more you stress the tail wheel (if the 
tail is not supported /lifted).

Raimo OH-XRT
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Carl Pattinson 
  To: europa-list@matronics.com 
  Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 9:03 PM
  Subject: Re: Europa-List: Lifting the Europa


  Safest option is to invest in a hydraulic engine hoist and lift using 
the engine mounting frame (secure with rope aft of the lord mounts).

  I recently purchased one for =A3125 on Ebay. Sounds expensive but once 
flying you will need to lift the aircraft every year (fully rigged) for 
the annual inspection so over the years it will prove to be a worthwhile 
investment.

  Heres one like I bought - I expect they are cheaper in the USA.


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-TON-FOLDING-HYDRAULIC-ENGINE-CRANE-HOIST-LIFT_W0Q
QitemZ110465901864QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment?hash=i
tem19b847e528

  Its folding so can be stored in the corner of the garage.

  Anything that relies on jacks needs to be pretty secure or you risk 
getting squashed.
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Troy Maynor 
    To: europa-list@matronics.com 
    Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 8:43 PM
    Subject: Europa-List: Lifting the Europa


    Hey Guys and Gals,

    When folks talk about lifting a Europa by the engine mount are they 
referring to the mount forward of the lord mounts or aft of the lord 
mounts? I need to lift my Classic monowheel for maintenance in the 
garage without the wings on it. I am thinking about having a welded 
stand with the hydraulic jack added like someone on the forum made for 
lifting, but the exhaust pipe is in the way on the port side. I need to 
get the weight off the tire to fiddle with the brace for the landing 
gear handle mod. It was too stiff laterally as I remember from last I 
did it. I made too fancy of a brace than the angle stock I had on 
earlier. That was before the engine was installed and things were easier 
then. Thoughts, ideas anyone?

    Troy Maynor
    Monowheel Classic UK120
    Passed inspection, first flight soon.


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