Does anybody know the exact diameter of the tailplane torque tube (ours
is circa 1994 - Kit 49).
In the absence of a torque tube I would have thought a piece of Jewsons
drainpipe built up (to the correct diameter) with electricians tape
would do the job.
With hindsight we could have done Mod 62 and Mod 73 at the same time
while the tube was out of the tailplane.
Carl Pattinson
G-LABS
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Gregory
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 1:03 AM
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Europa Tailplane - Mod 73
Mike,
You are quite right in realising that Mod 73 does not need to be done
on an aeroplane if you have a tube or bar of the correct diameter to fit
inside TP 6 while the lay up is being done. This could be an
uninstalled torque tube or some other material that is a proper fit. A
note of caution: I believe early and late torque tubes were supplied
with slightly differing diameters.
The Europa Club Committee have been considering setting up Mod centres
where the necessary materials and expertise will be available, together
with an inspector to sign off the work, although details have yet to be
worked out.
I understand the PFA are considering a separate modification to the
wing rear attachment point.
Regards
Mike
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Mike Parkin
Sent: 12 July 2007 22:31
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Europa Tailplane - Mod 73
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 root rib of each tailplane to certify that Mod 73 has
been complied with.
Fly safely
Mike
Europa Club Safety Officer
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