Hi Tim,
I will use the pippin for secure the airplane on the ground.
On my side I will use a key lock.
Thanks for that advise.
Bruno
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Gesendet: Samstag, 4. Februar 2012 11:57
An: europa-list@matronics.com
Betreff: Re: AW: Europa-List: Deformation of canopy
Hi Bruno.
Be advised that fitting a locking pin on the inside of the door could
impede
access to someone attempting to get you out in an emergency if you are
unable to do it yourself, of course if its only your passenger it may
not
matter too much !.
( the last comment is not meant to be taken seriously ! ! :<))
That would not be allowed on a certified aircraft.
Tim
On 4 February 2012 09:59, uvtreith <uvtreith@t-online.de> wrote:
Hi Raimo,
In fact, my first idea was to use the green LEDs as you suggest. LEDs on
doors closed. But than I thought, better no lights on when system is ok.
But
you are right; green lights will give you a safer feeling. In my
opinion, as
the rear door bolts are critical, switches on the rear bolts should be
do
it.
I have seen your pippins to secure the handles. I will do the same for
the
passenger side.
Have a nice and safe flight time too.
All the best,
Bruno
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Toivio
Gesendet: Freitag, 3. Februar 2012 20:03
An: europa-list@matronics.com
Betreff: Re: AW: Europa-List: Deformation of canopy
Hi Bruno,
I elected to make a system which have two serial connected micro
switches
per door. When they are BOTH IN I have a green led. When I have two
green
leds I am pretty sure my doors are firmly closed.
Otherwice, they are open OR system is somehow broken. Two Greens = The
System is operational = The Doors are closed.
Maybe you would like to have red lights (when doors are open) instead of
greens or change MS=B4s to be NO (normally open [when doors are open])
as I
have them.
I promise what more you see green lights when flying that happier you
will
be (there are possibilities to have masses of green)! ;)
***
Notice also my extra safety: there is also a pip-pin to prevent an
unwanted
inflight door opening.
Just my =BD penny or how those englismen that says so gently and good
luck for
you!
Raimo
Cheers, Raimo Toivio
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From: uvtreith <mailto:uvtreith@t-online.de>
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 6:51 PM
Subject: AW: Europa-List: Deformation of canopy
Hi Roland,
I would leave the door inside its door frame and would wait for warmer
days;
maybe it will set by itself after a while.
The best protection for this is to built in an advice. I will install in
springtime two micro switches mounted on an aluminium plate together
with a
common carriage bolt (Schlo=DFschraube).
Please see attached pictures (just made for you). You have to make one
mirror inverted (spiegelverkehrt). The switch-bolt arrangement weights
35
gramm each.
In my panel I have fitted two small green LED lights and the micro
switches
are openers. When the door is correctly closed, the LED will go out.
Best Regards,
Bruno
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] Im Auftrag von Roland
Gesendet: Freitag, 3. Februar 2012 12:32
An: europa-list@matronics.com
Betreff: Europa-List: Deformation of canopy
Hi all,
yesterday something embarrassing (and dangerous) happened to me. After
departure (already in 5000 ft) I noticed that the door on the
copilot-side
was not locked on the rear side (I almost hear you saying: "that cannot
happen when you worked through the checklist prior take off"). You are
so
right!
After the first shock (suddenly the appropriate passage of the POH came
crystal clear in my mind: "when the door springs open it will most
likely
depart the aircraft") I asked my Co to pull the handle in front and I
did
the same on the rear.
I was so lucky to land with my Europa as a whole!! When leaving the
aircraft
my Co noticed a resistance when opening the door. It turned out, that
the
frame on the top of the door seemed to be deformed in a way that the gap
between door and frame/roof became too small causing this resistance
approximately when half open (then the door frame contacts the roof
frame) .
When complete open or closed everything seems normal. The hinges and
screws
where it's mounted are apparently undamaged.
Does anyone have a suggestion how to bring the door into a perfect fit
again?
Thanks for your input!
Regards
Roland
PH-ZTI
Trigear XS
Rotax 914
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