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SteveIvell(at)pestproof.c
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Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:55 am Post subject: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop

So....in the ongoing furore regarding this MPD/Safety Bulletin....call it what you will......I decided to write to Andy Draper to ask why the 5 hour deadline and why are the LAA making the parts rather than Europa Factory.



Here is his response....



Dear Steve,



The factory is of the same mind as you, that this is simply a check-list issue, but the fact that many Europa doors have been lost over the years would suggest that just the check-list is inadequate in this case.  With the latest incident resulted in the door striking not only the tailplane but apparently also the pilot, it would be negligent to ignore it, would you not agree?  LAA Engineering decided not to ignore this issue, not only because the AAIB required positive action following the last incident, but because the safety of LAA members is topmost in its remit.  It is a very real possibility that the next incident would result in the loss of an aircraft with fatal consequences.



As to the compliance requirement; how many hours would you have made it if it was your decision and you who had to answer to an inquest if you got it wrong?  Heaven forbid that the next incident happens even within the next 5 hours of flying.  Perhaps the compliance requirement should have actually been ‘before next flight’ to remove any risk.



The fitting of these stops is pretty straight-forward, even for owners who hadn’t built the aircraft themselves.  With your experience, I’m sure you’ll have little difficulty in fitting them within an hour or two.  You’re not obliged to purchase the kit of parts that LAA Engineering has commissioned and sells through the on-line shop at no profit – (it’s not LAA Engineering who is making the parts – there’s no manufacturing capability here), as you’ll see from the SM leaflet.  If any Europa gets grounded because of using up the 5 hours allowed within the next couple of weeks at this time of year, which is not particularly conducive to touring, I’d be somewhat surprised.

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I have to say the response lacks empathy with us as owners and I get the feeling that the LAA were a bit pissed that the Europa Factory weren't.....so they took it upon themselves to act. I had drafted a response but not sent it yet!! Lol



Cheers



Steve

GSTES XS 912

50m Backstroke and Cub Scout badges!! 😊

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Fred Klein

Joined: 26 Mar 2012
Posts: 503

Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:14 am Post subject: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop

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		  On Nov 13, 2021, at 2:19 AM, Area-51 <goldsteinindustrial(at)gmail.com (goldsteinindustrial(at)gmail.com)> wrote:

--> Europa-List message posted by: "Area-51" <goldsteinindustrial(at)gmail.com (goldsteinindustrial(at)gmail.com)>The shoot bolt activates the microswitches correct?



	


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budyerly@msn.com

Joined: 05 Oct 2019
Posts: 291
Location: Florida USA

Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 7:07 am Post subject: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop

Thanks Bob,

I like the way you are handling this trend at the Club.

I hope we are able to arrest the trend growing in the States.



Best Regards,

Bud Yerly



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