>To the net:
>
>As a new builder just starting on the rudder, I've been following this hinge
>issue very closely. Despite a supposed possible liability issue I've been
>surprised that the Europa people don't weigh in with an opinion or two at
>least. What say, factory?
Please note our posting of 26/11/97. This is one of many issues that we're
working on. I'm afraid that we can't provide a blow-by-blow account of
progress as it takes up too much time. If we find anything benefitial on
any subject we'll let you know.
>Another question after looking at the factory-supplied rudder hinge material
>again it would appear (at least to this currently undeducated eye) that one
>would experience undue wear in the hinge/pin link at least after flexing the
>hinge by hand and feeling resistance. Following on this, would there not
be a
>source of improved hinges, to include teflon inserts (or equivalent) with
>improved higher strength pins? Or?
The hinge used is commonly used in many homebuilt aircraft and (believe it
or not) to aircraft spec.- MS200001. If any one finds a better hinge for
the same price as the MS hinge please let me know soonest.
Regards Andy
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