I have fitted 2 sets of cables now having recently changed the front end
of my Europa to XS specification. In both cases I took care to ensure
the smoothest of routing for the cables and cut them to an ideal length
for fitting to the carbs. The original set had minimal wear when
removed. They were only replaced because the XS setup requires them to
be about 100mm longer. During the early days of the first set I did not
have quite enough friction and I was having to hold the throttle back
---From advancing on descent. I would suggest that final throttle friction
is not set until full and free movement is achieved with a lesser
friction. It should then be obviously if the cable routing and
attachment is correct.
Nigel Charles
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of josok
Sent: 17 February 2006 00:54
Subject: Europa-List: RE: Throttle cable failure
How do i put this polite? The symptom you describe is exactly what will
happen with an abused cable with too much friction. The usual reason is
overbending, dirt, stiff grease or whatever. If you just replace the
broken inner, your plane is an accident to happen. Because the next
failure will happen. If that is on final, seeing you are a bit low, you
will enter the statistics.
Thinking of where it goes wrong, i think that, as on most planes the
pilot should be able to reduce the friction of the HANDLE to make sure
the spring on the carb is able to pull to full throttle. This is not
possible on the Europa, not at least as part of the normal pre-flight.
So something to do at annuals and the lot?
Hope that was not to offensive? <grin>
Regards,
Jos Okhuijsen
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