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From: <DuaneFamly@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Wing spar pins
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| Ferg,
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| Seems to me by the response that a PIP pin in the starboard side would be
bad
| as long as it inserted and removed easily. Any problem with the strength
of
| the PIP pin? It could also be backed by washers as on the port side.
Wouldn't
| hurt?
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| Mike Duane A207
| Redding, California
| XS Conventional Gear
| CM & rudder pedals with cables installed. Working on tailwheel and baggage
| bay. Trial fit of top and both wings. The wings fit! Conventional gear
soon.
Mike,
Well, I don't know. I kept the bolt version starboard side,
'cause the manual said to. No, I don't think there is any problem with the
pip-pin's strength since it's used portside, but the extra cost of the
'ears' isn't utilised, so why use it. Peter Zutrauen had it right when he
mentioned the need for it portside, but I don't see how it can be needed on
the starboard. My only caution there was the need to pen it in with the
original fixture since the dimensions MIGHT keep the ears in and allow the
starboard pip-pin to vibe out. If you use the retainer specified in the
manual, what is the advantage of the pin-pin? How would you apply the
washers, since no dimension is given (might be same as port) and pin is in
the cup...........?
Just mulling...........
Cheers, Ferg
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