f.kyle@sympatico.ca a crit :
>
> I now have three potential wing pin forms, the 3/8-1/2 one, the
> company-supplied starboard hand pin, and the company pip-pin model for
> the port side. Call them A, B.and C. A measures 0.491, B is 0.496
> and C is 0.498. in the port fuselage bushing, C is stickier than
> either A or B - but not by much. The measurements are pretty
> accurately done by three of us, two licensed mechs and Yours Humbly..
>
> AND YET. when these are presented to the spar bushings, they rattle
> around like a whistle pea. I am not familiar with such freedom of
> travel and beg to ask if this sounds usual.
>
> afellow speculations gratefully received (Bud, say something)
>
> Cheers, Ferg
>
> P.S: The tapered pintle spree is soon to be released.
>
Hi Fergus,
Not sure this can apply to the Europa, but in several aircraft I know of
the pins are machined oversize and then the wing spar bushings are
reamed in place to ensure correct fit.
Best regards,
--
Gilles
http://contrails.free.fr
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