Thanks Ian but it's not the brushes. On the 'prop side' of the base plate
the 3 slip rings each have a brass stud to which a wire is attached then
running to the pitch motor. It is one of these studs which has sheared. If I
get chance to take some I'll post a picture.
Regards
Paul
On 17/2/11 19:15, "G-IANI" <g-iani@ntlworld.com> wrote:
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> Paul
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> 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
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> Ian Rickard G-IANI XS Trigear, 300hours
> Europa Club Mods Specialist
> e-mail g-iani@ntlworld.com
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Europa
> Sent: 17 February 2011 18:43
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: Airmaster failure
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> 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!
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> No apparent damage to inside of spinner or blades and obviously no evidence
> of the sheared bit of stud.
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> Anyone seen anything similar or any other thoughts.
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> Just recovered aircraft to workshop to investigate potential for repair.
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> Regards
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> Paul
> G-GIDY
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