Hi! Rick
My Europa G-PTAG had flaking nickel plate on the Torque tube from day
one. Now 600 hours and no problems but you are advised to only use very
light oil when fitting the tail planes. (Grease being very viscous
tightens the assembly.)
However it is therefore still possible, should water get ingressed that
rust could eventually be a problem on long term fitted parts...mine has
been derigged almost every time it flies.
Regards
Bob H
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rick
Stockton
Sent: 06 May 2008 02:18
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Tailplane torque tube troubles
Thanks Rob, Yes, I know not to use it, but now what do I do. ?Get a new
part from England or have this one replated? Still waiting for John to
get back to me.
Rob Housman <rob@hyperion-ef.com> wrote:
My business is plating, including nickel plating. When electrodeposited
nickel does not adhere to the substrate it is indicative of inadequate
cleaning and activation of the substrate. DO NOT install any parts that
have the plated metal peeling because the problem will only get worse as
more material peels.
Best regards,
Rob Housman
Irvine, CA
Europa XS Tri-Gear
A070
Airframe complete
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Graham
Singleton
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 12:41 AM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Tailplane torque tube troubles
Rick
loose plating might give you trouble with tailplane removal, the fit in
the tailplane bushes is quite tight.
Get it replaced or replated, that should not happen
Graham
Rick Stockton wrote:
> I installed the tail plane torque tube a couple of days ago and
strayed
> it with AFS-50 then wiped it down with MEK. I noticed that the plating
> is flaking off on one side. I sent an E-mail to John asking him what
he
> thinks I need to do.
>
> Are there any ideals? Have it replated, buy a new one?
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