Hi Tony,
Two actuators have been specified over the years. Early Tri-gears used
"Motion Systems" type 85615, but once the company discovered they were
being used in aircraft, declined to supply any more. They are still
being manufactured and design data can be found here:
http://www.actuator.com/products/product/linear-actuator-85615-85616/
Europa then sourced its actuators from the German "Baumeister" company:
http://www.baumeister-balingen.de/english.htm
The model you're interested in is the 120se - navigate to
>Products>Actuators>Actuator Series 120>Actuator 120SE" where you'll
find a data sheet with the loads you want.
Speed of operation is important when choosing an actuator. The earlier
Motion Systems actuators were much faster - which could be a benefit in
getting the flaps deployed quickly, though there were isolated reports
of the carbon brush assemblies failing.
Hope this helps.
Nigel
On 08/08/2016 00:22, Tony Renshaw wrote:
> I am wondering if anyone knows the manufacturer and model number
> please of the Europa supplied Linear Actuator? I have one but need to
> verify it can cope with the load of deploying the flaps up to maximum
> flap extension speed, and to that end, if I supply the area, does
> anyone have the smarts to be able to work out what the aerodynamic
> loads might be in lbs so I can assess whether what I have is suitable?
> Any help or guidance much appreciated.
> Regards
> Tony Renshaw
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