Brian
I'm one of those that had to replace the pitch servo when it "ran away" and
drove the jack screw up through it's housing. To replace it, I had to
enlarge the "Viewing Hole". If your just cutting yours, I would recommend
making it larger now, rather than later.
Dale
A140XS with ~65 hours
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Subject: Europa-List: All these access hatches and one "viewing" hole
>
> E builders and riders:
>
> I am muddling through chapter 23 right now. Busy cutting out the access
> hatches and the "viewing hole" in the rear of the fuselage. I'm
> considering the
> hole locations and how "handy" they really are in their stated locations.
>
> One of the main reasons I think they are necessary is for the replacement
> of
> the trim motor. < Adjustment of the balance weight as well to be sure>
> The ability to replace the trim motor has always been a concern of mine.
> Knowing full well that all things electrical can give up the ghost. In
> addition, a
> few of you fine lads have already had the pleasure of replacing and or
> fiddling with said motor.
>
> The way I see it, the task of servicing the trim motor would still be
> impossible with the access holes cut per manual instructions. The viewing
> hole
> appears to be much too small to get a hand or screwdriver in our the motor
> out!
> The forward hatch is too far away. At this time, I have no idea why the
> lower
> hatch is even necessary.
>
> Am I missing something here? Have any of you considered enlarging the
> viewing hole for easier access to the things that will need future
> attention?
>
> Perhaps I am missing some revelation a few chapters away?
>
> You comments and wisdom please!
>
> Brian Skelly
> Texas
> Europa # A276 TriGear
> See My build photos at:
> http://www.europaowners.org/BrianS
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