Paul
Do you mean a stud or was it one of the carbon "brushes" that run on the
slip ring. These do wear out over time and the wear is not even so one goes
before the others (I have had to change one of mine). Three spare "brushes"
are usually shipped with the prop. Changing them is not difficult but does
involve soldering. I have a spare. If you want to talk it through you can
ring me on 01483 714096
Ian Rickard G-IANI XS Trigear, 300hours
Europa Club Mods Specialist
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 Europa
Sent: 17 February 2011 18:43
Subject: Europa-List: Airmaster failure
Just had an open circuit failure of our Airmaster CS prop. Upon
investigation one of studs providing wire connection from the slip rings to
the pitch motor (the green wire) has sheared off!
No apparent damage to inside of spinner or blades and obviously no evidence
of the sheared bit of stud.
Anyone seen anything similar or any other thoughts.
Just recovered aircraft to workshop to investigate potential for repair.
Regards
Paul
G-GIDY
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