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Thanks Onetrack Started life in imperial, (the Devils system) took to metric like a duck to water. Hated imperial ever since especially aviaton imperial. Perversely, still do some things in imperial, flying (partly M) tyre pressures & human height - weird! Back to "O" rings - I was hoping thet the valve ring might be a standard. Mine have yet to leak, so would like to put some on the shelf, for when they inevitably do. Already had the specifications - just don't know if suits my valves.😈

IS THIS THE CORRECT PN MS29513-007?/ I have this style for my wing tanks - you can see the little "O" ring that needs to be replaced from time to time This type on my Gascolator - again "O" ring can be seen & replaced 😈

Really!- the valve part has nothing to do with the thread size. But being US you are probably/disappointingly correct 😈

Do all (small aircraft) Curtis Drains use the same "O" ring?😈

Just curious, what might the cost (in AU) be of: The correct "O" ring ? Replacing the whole unit ? 😈

ALL good! There was a wing lift devise, at The Oaks, a few weeks back, being used for the very work you describe.😈

Hi PureCaboose, If you are located at YMIG, as your details suggest, you should know that you have no less than two very experienced Jab maintainers at The Oaks, who I am sure can answer your question with the appropriate authority. Contact me through the personnel system, if you would like to proceed down this path.😈

Isn't voyeurism some sort of crime?😈

Wing Removal Nothing is ever simple - my Sonex has wing tanks and although the spar's are only secured with two bolts, they are difficult access/remove and a nightmare to replace - then there is the actual wing removal/replacement - best done with three people, can get away with two. I would also expect that the Sonex aluminium skinned wing would be more prone to damage than the composite Europa wing. Sonex have the Onex which is/can be built with a wing fold mechanism. Overseas Purchase Bit costly to inspect/have a demo flight and then there is the freight & import costs. I guess if I had a trustworthy agent in the country of sale, it may have been an option, subject to overall cost considerations. Anyhow & happy with my Sonex😈

It is true! - pilots come in all shapes & sizes😈

Its a long story during CV19 period, which complicated going on inspections. I particularly wanted a Rotax 912 ULS powered aircraft, preferably a Europa XS - Jab available but never went down this track. My first attempt was likly the closest I came to a purchase - short window of semi freedom during CV19, drove The Oaks - SE Qld. Europa XS, with most of the bells & whistles, looked great. Demo flight, with demo pilot, I became CO sick. One hour demo aborted after 20 minutes. Owner knew all about the CO problem - had not divulged this little gem. I, very angry, ended negations. Later found out, fix fairly straightforward - "act in hast, repent at leisure" - such is life. Second - never actually saw the aircraft, a Classic, owner builder (RAAF pilot) when informed I did not have my Tail Wheel endorsement (do now) - ended phone/email conversation. Last - XS conventional tail (tri gear) dragger. Aged owner builder, under pressure from family to sell. Made two inspection visits to southern NSW. Made a bid, accepted. Owner had cataract surgery & withdrew the aircraft from sale - such is life. Europa's don't come on the market that often, so the above, including several dead ends, took a bit over 2 years During my Europa journey I had great help from Europa UK & from the man I came to think of as Mr Europa Australia (I believe he owns two). My Sonex , popped up during my on line searches. In many ways a metal Europa. Wish I had the easily removable wings - would solve my hanger availability problems. Sonex is a great little aircraft, very happy with her.😈

"A Europa is the best all purpose light aircraft ever designed...................................... " As a long time admirer/supporter of Europa (I tried very hard, over 2 + years ,to purchase one of the very few that came up for sale in that particular calendar period) I have to say that I almost agree with you effervescing just a "little" exaggerated description "Nobody is able to afford my invoice, self included, for formatting everyone's data sets for them. We are all in Big School now wearing Big Pants playing with Big Toys reading Big Books" The problem I have with those who tantalise, with partial advise/recommendations/ observations, is that it smacks of a weird sort of elitism - why not go the whole hog & complete the job. So often accompanied or followed by slightly demining language . Sad realy, fortunately only arises very occasionally.😈

Do you happen to know, which of the three, currently available, Kitfox are you building? If intersted the following may assist with your background knowledge; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denney_Kitfox https://kitfoxaircraft.com/our-story/ Their claim to "...... 100% USA manufactured." fails to acknowledge the Austrian origins of he Rotax power plants. Not an unusual claim in the current USA marketing psyche😈

Really! How interesting. I assume there have been significant changes, to the original airframe (that I had a ride in about 1991) to accomodate such an increase in hp - do tell😈

"The Mono is what it is; factory kit build with no special extra bells and whistles attached........" Not exactly what I would see as enthusiastic promotion of the Europa line (an aircraft I have long admired). "The person wanting to compare can learn how to create a data column as a self development exercise." Nor a very helpful response to the " In comparison,..." you seemed to be offering but did not deliver on. 😈

Sorry - had my wires crossed. Any rational for fitting the 916 to the Kitfox?😈

Area-51, If your doing a comparison, it may be helpful to have a second column with the performance of the Jab being considered. Just saying Would I be correct in thinking the Europa XS (Mono) has better performance again? 😈

Fair enough. Dont know about the US however in Australia the builder can nominate any TO weight he/she feels is appropriate. NOTE: Most builders will go with the factory recommended Max. Speculation on the Jab 230D/J430 fitted with standard Jab 120 hp engine; I am not sure that your example serves your argument well. I would suggest the 4 seat variant, will have marginal TO performance, with 4 adult Pax on board. Then there are high density altitude days, that may make the marginal TO performance close to lethal 😈

Disclaimer: I know next to nothing about MOSAIC and what it takes for an aircraft builder to allow higher take-off weight. Seems to me that for any aircraft, big & small, there will be a safe Max TO weight that is not determined by legislation, economics, customer service or the sales department but by the limitations of physics. If your aircraft is at this limit , thats it!😈

You would thinks so. From very imperfect memory, there have been at least one known suicide by passenger laden aircraft - think European and several others where suicide suspected but not 😈

Dont know where you are getting your information - Try https://www.flyrotax.com/p/products/engines The 912UL (80 hp) has 2000 hr TBO😈

True o king of Lycoming BUT there is a MUCH smaller turbo normalised Rotax called the 914. Amongst Rotax lovers, the 914 was much favoured for trans Alp/ Pyrenees/ Amazon/Rocky flying At first glance the Rotax 916 seems to be a tad over the top for such a lightweight/STOL type airframe. I admit I don't know what changes may have been done to the Kitfox design, since it first came out with the 80-100 hp variant, to accomodate 160hp or for that matter what useful attributes, such a large engine, may confer on the aircraft.😈

I was hoping with my ???? you would expand on this statement😈

Sounds like something the Yanks might do😈

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