Hi guys,
I spoke to Andy Draper yesterday before the new directive was issued. He
told me it would be coming out though he didnt divulge the contents (nor did
we discuss the PFA's ongoing investigations). However I know that the PFA
are giving this matter their fullest attention and have been in in regular
contact with the AIIB.
Andy, Neville and Europa are currently working together to devise an
acceptable mod for the non standard pip pin recesses and I would guess this
will be published shortly.
Much as I am dissapointed that my upgraded Europa (Mod62) is still not
considered fit to fly, this process is in everybodys best interests and we
must accept it for ur own safety.
I would also mention the bulletin states that in the case of non compliant
pip pin recesses we should consult them (the PFA) on how to proceed. It may
be that they will clear certain designs once they have had the time to
assess them. After all, any change to the build manual design constitutes an
unapproved modification which could have unforseen consequences.
Carl P
G-LABS
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Pitt" <steven.pitt2@ntlworld.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 10:39 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Europa pip-pin recess
> <steven.pitt2@ntlworld.com>
>
> I have just seen the updated safety bulletin and I suspect many of us will
> now find ourselves grounded as having non standard pip-pin recesses.
> I have looked at the new Issue 2 and using the calculations therein have
> calculated that
> 1) the base of the pip-pin recess needs to be at least 13mm by 13mm or a
> radius of 7.35mm and
> 2) the top recess to the skin needs to be either a square 31.25mm each
> side or a circle of 20mm radius. I suspect it is this latter dimension
> that is going to ground many of us as the nicely turned circular pip-pin
> recesses with built in covers are not likely to be that big.
> I have just checked mine and found it to be 14.5mm radius (29mm diameter)
> so I am grounded for the duration.
> Also if you have used plastic fittings without covering them with two
> plies of bid then this will also fail you.
> Any one else picked up on this dilemma?
> Steve Pitt
> G-SMDH Tri gear XS with 46 hours on the clock
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