Raimo,
My understanding from discussions with Nev is that the spring reaction
of a metal spring is incorrect for this application.
Bob B
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On Apr 14, 2009, at 11:19, Raimo Toivio <raimo.toivio@rwm.fi> wrote:
> Bud and all
>
> is there any mod that replaces bungee to spring(s) in mono?
> I read Curtis Jaussi=C2=B4s earlier message carelessly and thought
there
> is
> but understood later he has a trike and has replaced trike=C2=B4s
bungee
> to springs.
>
> Raimo OH-XRT
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: ALAN YERLY
> To: europa-list
> Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 3:12 AM
> Subject: RE: Europa-List: Mod 70
>
> Curtis...
> If you built the mass balance arm properly and didn't bugger up the
> holes or have a tail wheel type, the original mass balance arm seems
> to be holding up. But over time, side play will wallow out the 3/16
> holes and that is what we were concerned about.
>
> I hope you have a good sized access hole. If you do, it takes 2-4
> hours depending on turnbuckles, cables, your tower width, etc.
> Pretty much a no brainer.
>
> The new part is properly made and will serve many years without
> fail. If you install the TP18 butterfly attachment for the cables
> it takes 4 hours. So cut the old cables, pull out the arm with
> weights. Assemble the new arm on the bench. Rig up a small
> turnbuckle from A/C Spruce and throw the thing in. As for the
> phenolic parts, I use #8 screws as they countersink easier. I use a
> dab of double back sticky tape to set the rub strip where I want it
> then add just a dab of slow setting thick superglue, check it again
> and hit it with the accellerator. I have an angle drill that makes
> the premade holes I make easy to do by feel. Insert the nuts and
> screws, and pull down. I have some one handed gimicks I use like a
> cut off stubby screwdriver that wedges into the post slot and holds
> the screw. Then I put on the nut and crank her down.
>
> Call me when you need one.
>
> Bud Yerly
>
> Custom Flight Creations (813) 653-4989
> Europa Dealer
>
>
> Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 09:21:07 -0600
> Subject: Europa-List: Mod 70
> From: cjaussi@gmail.com
> To: europa-list-digest@matronics.com
>
> I'm just getting back to getting N6125 in the air again after a
> couple of years away from flying. I am upgrading the engine to a
> Jason Parker 914 turbo, fuel injected and other mods that have come
> out since I put things in mothballs. I ahve installed the springs
> that replace the bungie and am pleased with how that went. The
> question I have is about the necessity of the mass balance arm
> replacement as it seems to be a challenging job. How important do
> others find it for a tri-gear flown from paved runways. Have most
> builders in the US made this change? What are the opinions? It's
> great to be back to the Europa.
>
> Curtis Jaussi
> Tri gear 914
> 40 hours flown in 2006
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