Is there any accommodation for owners who have previously had an alloy angle
welded
up and have been operating safely for years?
Regards
Dave Park G-LDVO
> On 23 Jan 2018, at 14:18, Brian Davies <brian.davies44@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Update on the LAA Standard Mod for UK owners to replace the XS filler elbow
> with an aluminium one. The Mod is now prepared and is awaiting final
> signature. It will approve the use of Tim's 53 degree elbow and also a 60
> degree elbow that is available ex-stock from http://www.autosiliconehoses.com
> Look under Custom Alloy Hose Pipe Joiner. They cost Uk12 plus postage.
> Tim's elbow is a better fit in most installations but if you are in a hurry
> and cannot wait for the next production run you have the option of the 60
> degree elbow available now.
> The Standard Mod requires the use of fuel proof connecting hoses ( Samco
> Profuel or equivalent) and this is available in short lengths from
> www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk currently on 22 days back order, currently UK
> 11.24 plus VAT and postage.
>
> That should give you sufficient information to order parts with confidence
> that
the Mod will be available by the time you have the parts.
>
> Regards
>
> Brian
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Brian Davies
> Sent: 29 December 2017 17:33
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Europa-List: Re: LAA Airworthiness Alert. AIL December 2017 All
Europas
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> --> <brian.davies@clara.co.uk>
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> Hi Jon,
>
> The standard lengths are 76mm so I have ordered two . You need about 30mm
> overlap
on to each joint surface and there are effectively 4 joint surfaces.
>
> Regards
>
> Brian
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of JonSmith
> Sent: 29 December 2017 11:48
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: Re: LAA Airworthiness Alert. AIL December 2017 All
> Europas
>
> --> <jonsmitheuropa@tiscali.co.uk>
>
> Hi Brian, I am going to order the Profuel joint from Merlin as you described,
in anticipation of the standard mod. I bought one of Tims aluminium elbows
some years ago but never got around to fitting it and its still in my garage!
> Sorry for a silly question but do you think I need two of them (one for each
end) or will one of them cut into two be sufficient?
> Cheers!
>
>
> brian.davies44@gmail.c wrote:
>> As I explained in an earlier e-mail, there is no LAA Standard Mod to fit an
>> aluminium elbow on an XS Europa. As nobody has applied for a standard Mod I
>> have agreed with Andy Draper that I will do so. It will be based on Tim
>> Ward's aluminium elbow and will use Samco Profuel joints. These can be
>> purchased from www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk in a short length of 76mm for
>> UK Pounds 11.24 plus VAT and postage. Currently there is a 39 day lead time
>> on this item. Part number PSCH51-BLU
>>
>> I will give you a progress report after Christmas.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Brian Davies
>>
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