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  Topic: MT04 Engine Mounts
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 6
Views: 1788

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2023 2:31 am   Subject: Re: MT04 Engine Mounts
Hi Brian

My Europa is not flying yet and as the original mounts supplied with the kit were 12+ years old, I decided it would be prudent to replace with new items when I fitted the engine.
A set wa ...
  Topic: MT04 Engine Mounts
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 6
Views: 1788

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2023 11:30 pm   Subject: MT04 Engine Mounts
Hi All

I recently purchased new MT04 engine mounts from Europa.

However, on examination, I noticed that the bolt hole and the raised ring that locates in the engine frame are not in the centre o ...
  Topic: Ply Templates
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 2
Views: 1447

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 11:40 am   Subject: Re: Ply Templates
Hi Graeme

I have sent you a PM.
  Topic: access hatches on neville eyre's cowl - hinge query
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 4
Views: 1516

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2023 1:03 am   Subject: Re: access hatches on neville eyre's cowl - hinge query
Hi Rowland

My cowl had been trimmed by Nev when I collected it and was as shown in the picture.

I therefore assumed the intention was for the hinge to be riveted to the underside of the cowl and ...
  Topic: XS Spare Parts
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 3
Views: 3576

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:04 am   Subject: XS Spare Parts
Hi All

Clearing my garage, I have the following items available if anyone is interested, all unused and in original condition as supplied by Europa:

1) Adjustable NACA Scoop (x2) for fuselage si ...
  Topic: Brake Line Routing TG
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 3
Views: 1420

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 12:26 pm   Subject: Re: Brake Line Routing TG
Hi Kyle

Yes, oval PVC electrical conduit. Very thin wall - the type you bury in plastered walls.

I secured at the back of the wheel well and aft of the baggage bay. I used one for the brake pi ...
  Topic: Brake Line Routing TG
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 3
Views: 1420

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 9:10 am   Subject: Re: Brake Line Routing TG
Hi Kyle

A couple of pics of my installation. I think you have it spot on.

I added some spiral wrap later to protect from chafing between the pipe, the rudder cables and wiring.
  Topic: Finishing tips
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 9
Views: 2528

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2023 12:29 pm   Subject: Re: Finishing tips
Hi Dan

A pdf attached of the "Epoxy Wipe" or "Skim Coating" method extracted from Wayne Hicks Cozy project.

There is also lots of great finishing advice on this forum from Bu ...
  Topic: Finishing tips
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 9
Views: 2528

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2023 12:11 pm   Subject: Re: Finishing tips
Hi Dan

The original web article can be found here:

http://curedcomposites.com/index.html

or the page on finishing here:

http://curedcomposites.com/finish.html

Another good article on fi ...
  Topic: ADHESIVE
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 3
Views: 926

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2022 9:38 am   Subject: Re: ADHESIVE
Hi Rod
Silmid UK sell a 200ml dual tube and a 1.4Kg kit.
  Topic: size of aircraft data plate
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 8
Views: 1359

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2022 8:02 am   Subject: Re: size of aircraft data plate
Hi Rowland

Here is an old link to the Data Plate offered by the LAA:

http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co.uk/engineering/aircraft_id_plate.html

Not sure if they are still available but it m ...
  Topic: query on fitting cockpit glazing
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 2
Views: 694

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2022 8:15 am   Subject: Re: query on fitting cockpit glazing
Hi Rowland
I had the same advice from Nev.
I took off all the Gel Coat from the rebates, not only to give a good bond but the windscreens are slightly thicker than the rebates and taking the Gel Coa ...
  Topic: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 42
Views: 11700

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:41 am   Subject: Re: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
Gents
Now I am confused.......
Are we suggesting that early kits were supplied with only 4 DL07 shoot bolt guides?
My kit, No: 497 was supplied around 2001 and certainly came with 8 guides.

Chap ...
  Topic: Coolant Hose Routing
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 4
Views: 2430

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 1:29 am   Subject: Re: Coolant Hose Routing
Thanks to all for the info and pictures.

I was concerned that the spider collector pot would end up 'floating' on the hoses and that the coolant pipe would be sitting on the ring mount. However, f ...
  Topic: Coolant Hose Routing
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 4
Views: 2430

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 6:32 am   Subject: Coolant Hose Routing
Hi All

A quick question on the routing of the coolant hose from the collector pot south to the radiator.

My 912s as supplied has the collector pot sat on top of the crankcase (with the little ru ...
  Topic: Water Drain
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 21
Views: 7596

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Fri May 14, 2021 2:33 am   Subject: Re: Water Drain
Hi Griffo
I’m sure you did not mean to, but comments such as “Oh well you can take a horse to water but cant make it drink" tend to come across as a bit of a put down because someone has fai ...
  Topic: Door and Windscreen Glass
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 5
Views: 2615

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 2:34 pm   Subject: Re: Door and Windscreen Glass
Thanks all for the good advice and experiences.

I trimmed for a nice gap all around and had several dry-runs before applying the glue. Also hot glued some spacers onto the door to aid accurate loc ...
  Topic: Door and Windscreen Glass
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 5
Views: 2615

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 2:12 am   Subject: Door and Windscreen Glass
Hi All

Just glued the Door glass, went easier than expected.

I have seen on this forum that some have put a thin layer of weave over the glued joint on the outside to prevent paint cracking.

...
  Topic: Post curing response
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 15
Views: 9843

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Fri May 29, 2020 6:35 am   Subject: Re: Post curing response
Gents

The Europa Build Manual calls for a post-cure, see Chapter 37, Page 2, which states:

"The first thing that you need to do with your flying surfaces is post-cure them at a temperature ...
  Topic: throttle pivot sifffnut won't stay in place
Kelvin Weston

Replies: 8
Views: 5694

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2019 10:47 am   Subject: Re: throttle pivot sifffnut won't stay in place
Hi Rowland

Pictures attached.
I glued the bolt into the throttle housing and made a couple of triangular plates that fitted snug into the bottom of the housing. The shape stops the plates rotatin ...
 
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