David,
Anytime you can fit the battery on the firewall it's the best. We use the
same type battery by Hawker called the Odessey. Access to important areas
is a big concern of mine, we will always try to put the battery on the
firewall. Were all a bit lazy and if accessibility is difficult it may get
overlooked. The Europa is not an access friendly aircraft. Here we are
fortunate that we can make better access to certain areas without having to
justify to a higher authority. Obviously we do not make foolish changes and
all are perhaps overly reinforced.
Bob Berube
Flight Crafters
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David Joyce
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Battery Compartment in Rear
Bob, A small Gas recombinant battery (17amphrs) fits beautifully against the
firewall above pax feet with minimal construction needed to restrain
adequately. I fitted mine there, prepared to relocate to underside of
baggage bay if C of G eventually required it, but pleased to say it didn't,
in spite of 914 & Kremen wobbly prop hanging on front end. Regards, David,
G-XSDJ-
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>
> Among the jobs to do before putting the top on you might think about the
> battery compartment - what are builders doing to house their batteries
> please?
>
> J R (Bob) Gowing,
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