>From: RoddyEuropa@aol.com
>Reply-To: europa-list@matronics.com
>To: europa-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Europa-List: Outriggers - Lockin
>Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 07:41:03 EDT
>
>
>When I tested my outriggers locking, the the aircraft jacked up on the
>ground, they worked fine. But I think they only locked when I slowed below
>the
>gear retraction speed - I heard a distinct knock which I assume was the
>locking
>taking place when the aircraft slowed to near approach speed. I believe
>the
>drag at higher speed was keeping the outriggers held back and only when
>the
>speed reduced did gravity kick in and they locked.
>
>So, I would recommend checking that they lock down on the ground with some
>back pressure on the outriggers - I attached a bungee to the outrigger
>wheel
>and pulled it back during the ground test. Sure enough, no locking until
>the
>back pressure was reduced. Once adjusted all working fine and no problems
>since.
>
>Roddy Kesterton
>G-IKRK
>
>In a message dated 22/09/2007 20:16:20 GMT Standard Time,
>paul.mcallister@qia.net writes:
>
>--> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister"
><paul.mcallister@qia.net>
>
>Hi all,
>
>Today I landed my Europa and the port outrigger had not locked down. As
>the
>airspeed decayed I guessed what had happened and tried to keep the wing
>off,
>over corrected and ground looped it. Exit one prop. Fortunately it was
>a
>windless day so I wasn't trying to fight too many other variables.
>
>So... it looks like gear down and locked lights might be in order. I know
>some people have fitted them in the past.
>
>Paul
>
>
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