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Re: Europa-List: Tie-Down

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Tie-Down
From: N55XS <topglock@cox.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 22:46:33

Richard,

It might be possible to use an extended version of the "eye bolt" 
(actually a flat aluminum plate) and have it penetrate through the 
fairing.  I've elected to not use the fairings, so I can't say for sure...

Jeff - N55XS
Waiting on the FAA ...

Richard Iddon wrote:

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>The 'Eyebolts' on N55XS on the web site look good but my tri gear has
>fairings on the flap hinges. Any bright idea's on how to add wing tie
>downs to this configuration?
>
>Richard Iddon G-RIXS
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>Matthew Carpenter wrote:
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>>How have you guys tied down the wings without eye bolts?
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>Matt,
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>Check out my September 30 entry at my build site for a simple and 
>effective wing tie down system...
>http://www.n55xs.com
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