Hi! Karl.
Yes, I think you have the point (they could be called "entry lips" too) Yes,
it is the starboard side socket, the other is on the PORT spa.
The flaps are positively guided by entering a tapered tube constructed as
part of and inset into the flap extensions before closing them out to fit
flush to the fuselage when it goes flaps "UP". The flap drive tube is always
left in the down position so when the wing is pushed home the down
positioned flap slides up the tube to be guaranteed to enter the flap drive
pin.
Hope this helps?
I will advise when I have posted digital pictures of this feature aswell as
the new ramps extensions on the socket.
regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG Europa MKI/Jabiru 3300
----- Original Message -----
From: "KARL HEINDL" <kheindl@msn.com>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Spar guide placement
>
> Hi Bob,
>
> What exactly do you mean by 'ramps'? Are you referring to the socket on
the
> starboard side
> itself. It has a sort of lip top and bottom.
>
> Also, how do you get the flaps to connect to the flap pins when solo
rigging
> ?
>
> Cheers, Karl
>
>
> >From: "R.C.Harrison" <ptag.dev@ukonline.co.uk>
> >Reply-To: europa-list@matronics.com
> >To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> >Subject: Re: Europa-List: Spar guide placement
> >Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 07:31:32 -0000
> >
<ptag.dev@ukonline.co.uk>
> >
> >Hi! Ferg.
> >Perhaps you haven't understood my plan of solving the problem of single
> >person rigging of the port wing?
> >If you take the socket that the port spa engages in you will notice that
it
> >has two small ramps which guide the spa finally into the socket. It is
> >these
> >ramps that aren't extended enough to catch the approaching spa that
causes
> >the delay in the spa finding the socket centre OR NEEDS AN ASSISTANT TO
> >VISUALLY GUIDE THE PERSON PUSHING THE WING TIP HOME THERBY CAUSING THE
> >DELAY
> >YOU MENTION. Extend the ramps about 3" then the spa has to follow them
> >either DOWN or UP into the socket . The only direction not controlled is
> >the
> >fore and aft position of the spa end but with a suitable LEDGED tuffnel
> >wear
> >strip for the spa to slide over on the port side access the guy pushing
can
> >hold the wing tip aft (keeps the spa tip forward) and bingo problem of it
> >"FINDING " the socket is solved.
> >The socket isn't structural, only a rigging aid, but you are only
> >increasing
> >it's structural contribution (and unfortunately a little weight!) but
with
> >the extension ramps being reduxed to the seat back bulkhead it is better
> >held from cracking away (As mine did...... then try rigging on your own
and
> >go fly over the Alps like we did!)
> >On the pip pin question the procedure for fitting the port pip pin (1/2"
> >diameter with the 1370 lb mod) is to pull the pin tight against the
> >starboard spa with the balls engaged, measure the gap between the handle
> >and
> >seat back and suitably pack it out to "soak" up the loose length. (It was
> >my
> >choice to use an identical pip pin on both sides of the a/c on the basis
of
> >"what's good for the goose is good for the gander" besides it looks more
> >professional than a welded allen key into a cap bolt!)
> >Obviously a threaded bolt with a self locking nut would be better than
"the
> >balls" but can you devise a way of getting your hand in to fit the nut?
But
> >also the "mickey mouse" welded allen key doesn't even have "the balls" to
> >restrain the spa from lateral movement. only the "cuff" mid span is
> >providing such restraint.
> >Hope you now feel happier about MY safety!!!!!?
> >Regards
> >Bob Harrison G-PTAG
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