Hi Graeme,
My kit around 2000 I had the same problem. I spent a long time trying
to lap the outer parts for the tailplanes to the tube. I think that is
possible but I gave up and got a replacement tube from Europa. I
believe that kit was No 517 or thereabouts.
Alasdair
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Graeme Hart
Sent: 26 May 2016 12:02
Subject: Europa-List: Tail plane torque tube assembly tips needed
Hi All
I am about to assemble my tail plane torque tube for the first time and
need some advice. This is from an approximately 1999 vintage Trigear XS
kit if that affects the answer.
I have pictures showing the torque tube assembled on a bench by a
previous
owner so I know the parts fit together.
The parts such as TP12 and TP9 are an extremely tight fit over the tube
TP4.
During summer I managed to partially install TP12 on the end of TP4.
This
was after the parts had been sitting in the car and they were quite
warm.
This makes me think heat may be part of the answer. I don't know the
temperature they reached but it could have been up to 35 degrees C from
the
car but more likely about 25.
Now when I try to remove TP12 it won't budge.
I'd appreciate any suggestions or advice from those who have done it
before.
Thanks
Graeme
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