Duncan
>From the calculations done by Barry Mellers the "floor" is of no
consequence. So they are equally applicable to a Trigear, with or without
an access panel or a converted Mono with a cover panel.
The point to note is that the tunnel must still have a "top" on it.
Ian Rickard G-IANI XS Trigear, 280 hours
Europa Club Mods Rep (Trigear)
e-mail g-iani@ntlworld.com
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Duncan & Ami
McFadyean
Sent: 09 February 2010 19:38
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Mono wheel conversion
Ian,
Does this mod work for a monowheel-to-tri-gear conversion? Which would
differ by having the monowheel cut-out still present (whether covered with a
screwed-on non structural cover or not), or just for the tri-gear that has
the underside still intact?
I think this needs to be made clear.
Rgds.,
Duncan McF.
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From: G-IANI <mailto:g-iani@ntlworld.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 10:00 AM
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Mono wheel conversion
Martin
As others have said the tunnel is structurally important. The attached PDF
shows the reduction I made on my aircraft. The important dimensions are the
5' and 7' shown in the section part of the drawing. I have the full
engineering calculations which show that this leave plenty of strength in
the tunnel. These dimensions could probable be reduced to 4' and 5' but I
do not have calculations for these.
I hope this helps
Ian Rickard G-IANI XS Trigear, 280 hours
Europa Club Mods Rep
e-mail g-iani@ntlworld.com
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