The SB pertaining to the flap drive tube does not discuss the length of the
tube, only the clearance between it and the root of the flap.
I still would like to know a few examples of others drive tube lengths for
the flap cross tube. That way, I could rule out wing pin location, flap
length, etc. before contacting the company. Just a few will do, and it
doesn't need to be real precise. Down to (+/-) 1/4" or so will be fine.
Reporting in mm or cm (or whatever) is very welcome as well, I just need a
small representative sampling. Next time you are in the garage or hangar
with nothing much to do?
Thanks for all help,
Greg
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Frans,
Good point, I could probably find the length info there.
I think my cross tube would just barely hang on, even on the ground.
Something will have to change for sure. I don't believe my flap is short,
either. It appears longer than at least one that I have seen on the Europa
owners website. Only about a quarter inch was shaved off the outboard side
flange, to allow the hinge arm to center between the dual hinge on the wing.
I will start looking through the SB's and AD's.
Thanks,
Greg
>Please read the appropriate SB's and AD's on the Europa website. There
>has
been a batch with too short flap cross tubes
>(with almost a fatal crash as a result) so it might well be that it
>applies
to your situation as well.
>Frans
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