John,
Can you send again? Didn't see any pictures...
Thanks,
Bill
A010 Europa Monowheel Classic
----- Original Message -----
From: "John & Paddy Wigney" <johnwigney@windstream.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:25 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Re: Mod 73
> <johnwigney@windstream.net>
>
> 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
>
>
> ORIGINAL MESSAGE
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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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