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Re: Europa-List: Fuel Caps for the Europa Fleet.

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Fuel Caps for the Europa Fleet.
From: Kyle P <helperpsp@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2014 12:11:56
Thank you Bud.

5936 Deer Crest Ln
Trussville,  AL 35173

How do you wany payment?
On Sep 4, 2014 4:51 PM, "Bud Yerly" <budyerly@msn.com> wrote:

>   Kyle,
> Caps will be about $35 US plus shipping.  Production is just starting.
> I'll get you added on.
>
> Please provide shipping address to my email budyerly@msn.com
>
> Regards,
> Bud Yerly
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Kyle P <helperpsp@gmail.com>
> *To:* europa-list@matronics.com
> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 03, 2014 8:40 PM
> *Subject:* Re: Europa-List: Fuel Caps for the Europa Fleet.
>
> Bud I would like one. Just seeing this post.
>
> Kyle Phillipson
> 2058739493
> On Aug 19, 2014 5:25 PM, "Bud Yerly" <budyerly@msn.com> wrote:
>
>>  To all owners and operators.
>>
>> I received a call from a client who inadvertently misplaced his gas cap.
>> His kit is a about a 2001 XS and Europa-Aircraft (2004) does not have st
ock
>> on these older caps.
>> Come to find out, the caps changed in or about 2003.  All caps on newer
>> XS kits have a smaller cap and ring (65mmOD).
>>
>> *What to check.*
>> If you have a fuel cap supplied with your kit made by SPRL that measures
 *70
>> mm OD *on the gray cap, these caps are no longer in production and the
>> new 65 mm caps do not fit properly.  Aircraft Spruce and Wicks do not ha
ve
>> any old style caps in inventory.
>>
>> Classic caps and the newer XS kits are available but the cap and flange
>> have to be bought at an average price of about $60-$70.  On the older pr
e
>> 2004 kits if you have the 70 mm cap and you wish to upgrade to the newer
>> style, you will have to cut the fuel ring out and replace.  Not fun
>> especially since the diameters are different.
>>
>> Please review the pdf document attached for details on the differences.
>>
>> I am putting together a special order for my Custom Flight Clients for
>> the older 70 mm caps through Newton SPRL.  The price is reasonable and l
ess
>> then current retail.  I highly recommend that older XS kit owners purcha
se
>> a spare in the unlikely event your cap may disappear.  *We are not
>> supplying the key lock.*  This is a one time shot as it is coming out of
>> my pocket for the R&D.  I cannot expect the current Europa Company to
>> support these pre 2004 kit fuel caps as it is not economically viable to
 do
>> so.
>>
>> However, determined owners like myself will attempt to make a special
>> order through the manufacturer happen to keep my clients happy and
>> supplied.  You are all welcome to piggy back on my efforts and research.
>>
>> Email or call in your order to me direct, not through the Matronics site
>> please so as not to clutter up the site.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Bud Yerly
>> Custom Flight Creations, Inc.
>> personal email:  budyerly@msn.com,
>> Mobile Phone:  813-244-8354
>>
>>
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