Sue,
David's advice regarding an LAA inspector is good, especially with a newly
acquired aircraft. Having said that, if you move the wing tip back and
forth, a few thousandths of an inch play at the rear wing pin will translate
to noticeable movement at the wing tip because of the geometry. There must
be some clearance or you would not be able to get the pins in or out. My
aircraft has been like this from new and I have been unable to find any
significant play in any of the fittings. It may not be a problem but it is
best to get it checked.
Regards
Brian Davies G-DDBD
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David Joyce
Sent: 23 June 2013 10:43
Subject: Re: Europa-List: wing lift/drag pins
--> <davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk>
Sue, Not quite able to picture exactly what you describe, but if in doubt,
and in any case with a newly purchased homebuilt plane there is much to be
said to having an LAA inspector look it over. You will in any case need to
establish a relationship with one to get your maintenance signed off. LAA
engineering will give you a list of inspectors or you could ask on this list
for recommendations if you give your home area. And while you are at it if
you haven't already joined I strongly recommend joining the Europa Club
(www.theeuropaclub.org), which offers wide reaching technical support and
all sorts of other support.
Regards, David Joyce, G-XSDJ
sue hyde <hyde.interiors@btinternet.com> wrote:
> Many thanks for the reply but I misled you with my description. The
>play I am talking about can be felt on the tip of the main wings when
>manouvering the aeroplane and appears to be on the rear drag pin/pip
>pin area. The socket is secure to the fuselage and the drag pin is
>secure to the wing. there is just a little play in the swivel of the
>socket
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>From: David Joyce <davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk>
> To: europa-list@matronics.com Sent: Saturday, 22 June 2013, 19:06
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: wing lift/drag pins
>
>
><davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk>
>
>
> Sue, the socket is able to pivot in a wing flapping mode, but
>otherwise should be very tight in its fore Nd aft retaining shoulders
>and they should be absolutely rigidly fixed to the underlying wood &
>composite mount. It does not sound entirely healthy from your
>description and I would strongly advise you get an inspector to look at
>it before you take to the air.
> Regards, David Joyce, G- XSDJ
>
> <hyde.interiors@btinternet.com> wrote:
>> I have recently purchased a Europa and there is a little for/aft
>>movement on the pip pin socket mount . Is this usual?===============
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