I dont believe it is possible to do mod 70 easily without crawling down
the back of the tailplane (IMHO). If you arent able to get in there
yourself (and I accept there are many who cant), then I would suggest
you find a friendly midget who would be willing to assist (its amazing
what kids will do for a bit of pocket money).
The standard inspection panel is about 6ins in diameter but by the time
you make the flanges for the cover to fit against you only end up
without about 5ins to put your arm through. Its ok for inspection but
not for much else - and for you to hand the midget cups of coffee (and
tools) to prevent them from falling asleep on the job.
I am pretty slim myself but correspondingly long in the body - I weigh
200lbs and 6' 2"". I managed the mod by crawling down the back but as
most folks will testify it isnt an experience one wants to repeat.
Carl Pattinson
G-LABS
----- Original Message -----
From: glenn crowder
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 6:30 PM
Subject: Europa-List: What is the best size and location for Mod 70
access panel?
I still haven't done Mod 62 or 70 as everything seems tight and
secure back there and at
220 lbs I really don't relish the thought of working inside the
tailcone so I would like to add
an access panel that would facilitate these mods, as well as gain
access to the elevator
trim mechanism. Could anyone recommend a size and location that might
allow this?
I've seen some round panels that look helpful. I'm right handed so
would it be best to
put the panel on the port side or would I need panels on both sides?
Glenn
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