Hi Jeff,
Dave and I have a description of how we mounted the Matco valve on the
Europa-USA
web site:
http://www.europa-usa.com/n135TD.htm
The A/C Spruce part number is 06-17200, Matco Parking Brake Valve.
regards,
Terry Seaver
Jeff Roberts wrote:
>
> on 9/3/03 7:56 PM, David DeFord at davedeford@comcast.net wrote:
>
> >
> >> Have you considered the fact that you may have to
> >> start the aircraft with the brakes applied and using the
> >> choke? while also
> >> adjusting the throttle.
> >
> > We considered this situation, and concluded that for convenience and safety,
> > a good parking brake is an absolute necessity. The Matco valve works
> > perfectly for us in this capacity. With the parking brake valve set, and
> > the stick held full aft between the legs, we have just enough hands left to
> > manage the starter, choke, and throttle, in any combination that we have
> > needed so far. I can't imagine how else we could safely get something from
> > the baggage bay, pick up something dropped on the floor, etc., while stopped
> > on the ground.
> >
> > Dave DeFord
> > N135TD
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> David,
> I would like to get more info on the Matco valve for a parking brake. You
> can send direct to me if you like.
> Thanks,
> Jeff
> A258
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