For once im glad we have an OLD aircraft with the simple ground
adjustable prop.
I suspect prop balance comes into the equation as well. We decided to
get the prop checked for balance last year (first time ever). Spent 2
hrs adding and removing washers but ended exactly with the same setup we
started off with (ie: no extra washers). So I guess the prop has been in
balance all this time.
Were carrying out the annual/100hr engine service tomorrow so will check
and see if theres anything to worry about.
Carl Pattinson
G-LABS
----- Original Message -----
From: Tim Ward
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 8:39 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Mod 72 Applicability Question... Where is
E04?
Brian,
I am afraid it is ALL Europa XS aircraft. Only the Classic with the
prop. specs. and no cracking are exempt. Why Europa XS, because of the
extended frame away from the firewall has created greater bending stress
on the original classic inner frame. Europa never beefed up the original
inner frame to cater for the XS engine being pushed forward to allow for
room. Built for the American market to give a 2 inch increase in the
footwell length because they are longer people! Won't mention the LA
mod!
Cheers,
Tim
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8052
New Zealand
Ph +64 3 3515166
Mobile 021 0640221
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
----- Original Message -----
From: EuropaXSA276@aol.com
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 7:49 AM
Subject: Europa-List: Mod 72 Applicability Question... Where is E04?
E Brethren:
I have to vent. Why has E04 not given us any factual information on
this failure before now? Assuming that the PFA works as fast as the FAA,
this issue must have occurred long before this!
We have many resources for communication to this group. The Club
website, Europa Owners Org, email, Matronics even their own website...
Clearly rapid communication to the owners should be in order for the
safety of the fleet. Besides... It's just good customer relations.
When I was a Piper owner, we were sent quarterly "Service Bulletins"
that contain notes from certified mechanics that had come across fleet
repair issues just like this one. They gave time in service, type of
service and other information that the mechanic felt may have
contributed to the parts failure. We were notified of problems well in
advance of the FAA issuing any mandatory repair bulletins if they indeed
required one.
As I read this mandatory modification, an exempt airplane would be a
Europa XS with a 912S and Warp Drive Ground Adjustable Prop that has no
indications of frame cracks.... That is what I am building. Should I
simply be satisfied with that???
I have thus far complied with all "mandatory mods". However in the
land were mandatory modification for experimental aircraft do not exist,
I am up to my own discretion as to what I should or should not do... I
happen to enjoy that option even if I have yet to exercise it. BUT
Information is most necessary for that option to be exercised.
Where my friends ... is the detail of this failure and what else
should we know but don't?
Now days communication is easy and cheap E04... We want to hear from
you.
Now stepping down off the box to resume filling and sanding in the
shop....
Brian Skelly
Europa XS TriGear #A276
North Texas USA
You can see my build photos at:
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