Martin, Although Europa sell them (for 70+ as I remember it) there is a
supply of spare U/C bits around (in the UK at least) from those who have
converted their monos to trikes. Maybe you can find something similar in
your neck of the woods. Incidentally all the 'rubber' blocks I have seen are
black!
Regards, David Joyce G-XSDJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Martin Tuck" <MJKTuck@cs.com>
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 4:42 AM
Subject: Europa-List: Mono Landing Gear Question
>
> When I replaced the brakes recently I thought the red rubber block (that
> has the vee's cut in it) which forms part of the landing gear suspension
> was looking a bit tired. I looked at some early photos of the aircraft and
> sure enough the top of the tire seems to be inline with the bottom of the
> fuselage whereas now the top of the tire is inside the wheel well by maybe
> 1/2 inch or so and both outriggers touch the ground whereas the aircraft
> used to tip from one to the other slightly.
>
> I assume I have to get a new block from Europa in the UK - but if it is
> something I can get here I guess it makes sense to buy it here and save on
> shipping costs. Same with the bungee cord which I might think about
> replacing at the same time.
>
> Anyone have to replace their block yet - if so, where can you get one? How
> about the bungee - what is the spec?
>
> I seem to recall someone coming up with an alternative solution to the
> bungee but I can't recall what is was. I think it included some kind of
> up-lock also.
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Regards,
> Martin Tuck
> N152MT
> Wichita, Kansas
>
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