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  Topic: Tri-gear Mod
SPURPURA

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PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:27 am   Subject: Tri-gear Mod
I’m expecting the tri-gear shortly from Europa and preparing for the installation. I’m in California and looking for a dolly setup to support the fuselage while converting. I’ve seen Bud’s dol ...
  Topic: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011
SPURPURA

Replies: 18
Views: 17859

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2023 4:01 am   Subject: Re: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011
Hi Tony and congratulations on your first flight. Can you tell us more about the landing gear setup, is that a Berube setup?
  Topic: Leaking cylinder head valve cover
SPURPURA

Replies: 11
Views: 16859

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2023 4:43 am   Subject: Re: Leaking cylinder head valve cover
I’ve had that problem before. I installed the o ring as usual then clean off the oil from the face and valve cover. Apply the same sealant used for the gearbox onto the cover and o ring and let cure ...
  Topic: Coolant Hose
SPURPURA

Replies: 2
Views: 797

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2023 4:17 am   Subject: Re: Coolant Hose
I had to replace the 180 degree hose to the radiator and did it with a 90 degree silicone hose. I inserted a coil spring inside to keep it from collapsing and has worked well for 4 years now. You can ...
  Topic: Europa in the garage
SPURPURA

Replies: 2
Views: 738

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2022 3:36 am   Subject: Re: Europa in the garage
The fuselage isn’t on a trailer so what’s supporting it?
  Topic: What did you do with your Europa this week 8/26 - 9/2
SPURPURA

Replies: 14
Views: 4577

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2022 3:27 am   Subject: Re: What did you do with your Europa this week 8/26 - 9/2
Chris what have you used to coat the inside of the cockpit? Is it Rhino paint? I'm almost ready to strip out and reupholster 181's interior and looking ag options...
I sprayed some on 77EU 20 years a ...
  Topic: Maintenance flight
SPURPURA

Replies: 2
Views: 736

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 3:37 am   Subject: Re: Maintenance flight
After sending the propeller to Whirlwind in San Diego for inspection they said the blade pitch drive pin fell out and will ship it to Whirlwind in Ohio for a blade replacement as it couldn’t be repa ...
  Topic: Maintenance flight
SPURPURA

Replies: 2
Views: 736

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2022 2:38 am   Subject: Maintenance flight
Yesterday’s test flight to dial in the pitch setting on the Whirlwind CS propeller
was interesting. I was at 8500’ in an expanding orbit around the airport, there’s a loud bang followed by sev ...
  Topic: Main Gear legs
SPURPURA

Replies: 10
Views: 1857

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 4:57 am   Subject: Re: Main Gear legs
I had ordered a Trigear conversion kit back in September 2021. They must be still having difficulty sourcing parts. Following this thread in hopes of sourcing the nose gear and main gear myself.
  Topic: FAA rules for hiring a CFI for training in a Euiropa
SPURPURA

Replies: 2
Views: 1059

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2022 6:19 am   Subject: Re: FAA rules for hiring a CFI for training in a Euiropa
I’ve had at least 6 BFR’s in my Europa using 4 different CFI’s with no problems or LODA.
  Topic: Induction cold air plenum
SPURPURA

Replies: 10
Views: 2276

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2021 12:56 pm   Subject: Re: Induction cold air plenum
That’s the same as my XS plenum and fits pretty tight, just like everything else.
  Topic: Exhaust springs source?
SPURPURA

Replies: 10
Views: 1966

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 7:28 am   Subject: Re: Exhaust springs source?
Try McMaster Carr, they are great for any hardware.
  Topic: Thermostat and clutch
SPURPURA

Replies: 1
Views: 753

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 4:25 am   Subject: Re: Thermostat and clutch
I have the Permacool thermostat on my 912uls and I’m quite happy with it. No longer have to wait for oil temperature to come up and in flight the oil warms up enough,especially in the winter.
  Topic: Trigear conversion
SPURPURA

Replies: 2
Views: 1160

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 6:15 am   Subject: Trigear conversion
I’m looking for the Trigear conversion kit. I’m on the west coast of USA if anyone has one available. After 16 years as a Monowheel and not flying off a grass field I’m ready for a change.
  Topic: XS Main Gear Legs
SPURPURA

Replies: 7
Views: 1388

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 4:02 am   Subject: Re: XS Main Gear Legs
Looking at your tire wear on the outside of tire reminds me of my own tires. They both wear on the outside first and more quickly on the pilot’s side as I fly solo more often. I just flip the tire o ...
  Topic: Question for United States friends regarding E10 fuel
SPURPURA

Replies: 2
Views: 1557

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 1:55 am   Subject: Re: Question for United States friends regarding E10 fuel
With over 1000 hours with a 914 and 912uls I’ve not had any problems strictly using e10. You want to keep it fresh though, less than 3 months old.
  Topic: Available Europa
SPURPURA

Replies: 5
Views: 2838

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 3:58 am   Subject: Re: Available Europa
From the description and photos I’d say $20k would be a good price in the USA.
  Topic: Classic Monowheel Brake Caliper
SPURPURA

Replies: 3
Views: 2010

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 4:59 am   Subject: Re: Classic Monowheel Brake Caliper
Grease applied to lube points? It does make a difference.
  Topic: Propeller? Gearbox? "Wow-wow-wow" resonance
SPURPURA

Replies: 7
Views: 6747

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 4:12 am   Subject: Re: Propeller? Gearbox? "Wow-wow-wow" resonance
Doubt that it’s propeller related. Try a stethoscope. If you have 600 hours on it, you may be ready for some gear box service. I had 700 hours on mine before getting rebuilt.Don’t let it go too lo ...
  Topic: Airmaster brushes
SPURPURA

Replies: 4
Views: 3847

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Tue May 05, 2020 1:01 pm   Subject: Re: Airmaster brushes
Double post, can’t delete.
 
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