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Re: Europa-List: Trim indicator

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Trim indicator
From: Steven Pitt <steven.pitt2@ntlworld.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:17:00
Thanks Dale - it is good to see the power of the forum and thanks for 
taking the initiative. I will contact Scott.
My lights probably were issued by Europa in 1998 but I have only flown 
for the last 4 years (220 hours and smiling).
Regards
Steve Pitt
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dale Hetrick 
  To: europa-list@matronics.com 
  Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 10:11 PM
  Subject: Re: Europa-List: Trim indicator


  All,
  I'm jumping into the middle of this since I'm located only a few miles 
---From the Ray Allen Company.  I just talked with Scott (one of the 
owners) and relayed your problem to him.
  His response was that, yes the early "MAC" label had some problems 
because they were over-driving the LED's.  Some models that were shipped 
sometime between ~2004  &  2006 also had some connection problems 
because of the Lead free solder they were forced to use for European 
shipments. The later Model RP-3 had no problems that they are aware of.  
The good news is that if anyone is having a problem, just let Scott know 
(<Scott@RayAllen.com> and he will replace it at 1/2 price. ($43.00 US 
plus ~10.00 Air Parcel Post)  No need to return the failed part.
  Hope this helps
  Dale Hetrick
  N1726DH  100+hours


  On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 10:21 AM, Steven Pitt 
<steven.pitt2@ntlworld.com> wrote:

    I am surprised and disappointed by the number of replies I received 
to my query about LEDs packing up. Thankful for the number of replies 
but disappointed that so many people have had or are having problems 
with this part. At $100 a pop this does not seem right. Has anyone 
contacted Ray Allen to ask why?
    Thanks especially to Greg for the detail and potential repair 
strategy. We will have a look at that more in the UK.
    Steve Pitt
    G-SMDH


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