Regarding the tailplane retention issue, I attach some photos below of a
modification which precludes any chance of the tailplane becoming
detached. I think they are self explanatory. For those who get the
digest and have these photos stripped off, let me know if you are
interested and I can send them direct. This design is not mine and came
---From Europe - my compliments to the original designer, I do not have a
record of his name. The end plug idea prevents enthusiastic helpers from
damaging critical components.
Cheers
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From: Fred Klein <fklein@orcasonline.com>
Subject: Europa-List: Mod 73
With the premise that the only stupid questions are those which aren't
asked, I have a couple for anyone who'd like to comment on this Mod 73.
As I recall, Mod 73 is a direct outcome of the initial concerns
following William Mills' tragic in-flight break up...particularly a
concern that the triggering event was one of the tailplanes moving
outboard and decoupling from the pins on the torque tube flange.
Following the grounding of UK-based Europas, Mod 73 was devised,
approved, and implemented on the entire UK fleet as well as on many
other aircraft based elsewhere. -------------
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