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Re: Europa-List: Bengi tension

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Bengi tension
From: karelvranken <karelvranken@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 23:31:32

Steve,
Many thanks for the quick answer. The split up in two halfs will certainly
be executed by the next occasion for modification. It fits as well the
modification presented by Kingsley Hurst.
Best regards,
Karel Vranken
#447  F-PKRL
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Hagar" <hagargs@earthlink.net>
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Bengi tension


>
> Karel:
>
> I don't know if this will help but when I installed the bungie chord I cut
> it in two half length pieces.  I then tensioned the left side and secured
> it in the middle of the frame then proceeded to do the same with the right
> side.  It was a good deal easier to work with the shorter  length.  Also
if
> a bungie broke or came loose you will still have a 50% capability.
>
> Steve Hagar
> A143
> Mesa, AZ
>
> Steve Hagar
> hagargs@earthlink.net
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: karelvranken <karelvranken@hotmail.com>
> > To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> > Date: 11/29/2004 2:52:04 PM
> > Subject: Europa-List: Bengi tension
> >
> <karelvranken@hotmail.com>
> >
> > Hi All,
> > Did anyone sofar readjust the bengi tension on the monowheel?
> > So yes; what is the easiest way to do so?
> > Or is this a specific question for neville?
> > After some 150 landings, retraction of the landing gear becomes heavier
> than previously. We thought to readjust the tension of the bengi cord. But
> that seems to be a job for specialists.
> > Any advice is welcome.
> > Karel Vranken
> > # 447 F-PKRL
> >
> >
>
>




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