Bud I would like one. Just seeing this post.
Kyle Phillipson
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On Aug 19, 2014 5:25 PM, "Bud Yerly" <budyerly@msn.com> wrote:
> To all owners and operators.
>
> I received a call from a client who inadvertently misplaced his gas cap.
> His kit is a about a 2001 XS and Europa-Aircraft (2004) does not have stock
> on these older caps.
> Come to find out, the caps changed in or about 2003. All caps on newer XS
> kits have a smaller cap and ring (65mmOD).
>
> *What to check.*
> If you have a fuel cap supplied with your kit made by SPRL that measures *70
> mm OD *on the gray cap, these caps are no longer in production and the
> new 65 mm caps do not fit properly. Aircraft Spruce and Wicks do not have
> any old style caps in inventory.
>
> Classic caps and the newer XS kits are available but the cap and flange
> have to be bought at an average price of about $60-$70. On the older pre
> 2004 kits if you have the 70 mm cap and you wish to upgrade to the newer
> style, you will have to cut the fuel ring out and replace. Not fun
> especially since the diameters are different.
>
> Please review the pdf document attached for details on the differences.
>
> I am putting together a special order for my Custom Flight Clients for the
> older 70 mm caps through Newton SPRL. The price is reasonable and less
> then current retail. I highly recommend that older XS kit owners purchase
> a spare in the unlikely event your cap may disappear. *We are not
> supplying the key lock.* This is a one time shot as it is coming out of
> my pocket for the R&D. I cannot expect the current Europa Company to
> support these pre 2004 kit fuel caps as it is not economically viable to do
> so.
>
> However, determined owners like myself will attempt to make a special
> order through the manufacturer happen to keep my clients happy and
> supplied. You are all welcome to piggy back on my efforts and research.
>
> Email or call in your order to me direct, not through the Matronics site
> please so as not to clutter up the site.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bud Yerly
> Custom Flight Creations, Inc.
> personal email: budyerly@msn.com,
> Mobile Phone: 813-244-8354
>
>
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