Re: Mandatory Mod. 40

[Tony Krzyzewski <tonyk@kaon.co.nz>]

> Yet another mod to upset the customers.

I don't think you can get too upset about mods. I don't know of a single 
aircraft flying that doesn't have mods and fitting them should be considered 
to be part of aircraft ownership. At least they are improvements in the 
performance or safty of the aircraft. With the small numbers of Europas 
flying to date I have no doubts that we will be seeing a few more mods as the 
hours build up and experience is gained on type.

My only comment about this one was that it was highly predictable considering 
that Rotax actually specify the return line as part of their standard 
installation. Hence my correct "guess" as to what the mod in fact was!!

When you consider the next two mods which look like being issued - the tail 
wheel and the cool air input - these meet the criteria of worthwhile mods.

I do think it will be necessary to incorporate carb heating when the cool air 
input plenum is fitted and hopefully this will be included in the plenum 
upgrade.

Tony


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