Mike,
Would it not be better for the club to obtain 3 or 4 torque tubes from
the factory (could be just stock tube). We could then do the layups on
the tailplanes in the temperature and humidity controlled comfort of the
workshop.
Is there still a Mod to the wing rear attachment point to come??
regards,
Mike Parkin
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Gregory
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 7:01 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Europa Tailplane - Mod 73
To all Listers
Francis Donaldson, Chief Engineer of the UK Popular Flying Association
has asked me to give maximum publicity to the attached leaflet for Mod
73 covering tailplane retention. It will be available on the PFA
website tomorrow, and copies have been put in the post today to all UK
owners of flying aircraft, together with a covering letter and revised
FSB 006 at issue 3.
The good news is that compliance (for UK owners) is required within
the next ten flying hours or before the next permit renewal, whichever
is earlier, rather than "before next flight".
There are three steps:
1. Elongation of the pip-pin holes in the torque tube.
2. Modification of the underside of the tailplane by constructing
a reinforced pip-pin recess, except for tailplanes that are pre-moulded
or fitted with Europa Club Standard Mod 10672. Note that 10672 is not
capable of being retrofitted.
3. Placards on the top surface of each tailplane warning of the
need to ensure correct engagement of both tab drive pin and pip pin
before flight, and on the route grip of each tailplane to certify that
Mod 73 has been complied with.
Fly safely
Mike
Europa Club Safety Officer
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