SECTION 8
Service and Maintenance
Composite structures
The Europa should be painted white to minimise the structural temperature
in hot, direct sunlight conditions and also to minimise the thermal stress
across a structure e.g. the top and bottom surfaces of the wings or tailplanes.
Do not expose unprotected glass fibre or foam to sunlight for extended
periods. Unpainted areas should be re-touched and the paint system used
should contain a pigment to give high U.V. protection.
The high surface durability and safety margins designed into the Europa
make it highly resistant to damage or fatigue. If the structure is damaged it
will show up as a crack in the paint or wrinkle in the skin. Remove the paint
around the crack by sanding and inspect the glass structures. Do not use any
lacquer or paint remover on your Europa. If the glass structure is damaged
it will have a white appearance indicating either torn (tension) or crushed
(compression) fibres. If there is no glass damage it will be smooth and
transparent when sanded.
Plexiglas screens
Due to the uniform bonding and lack of metal fasteners your Europa
screens are less susceptible to cracking than most other aircraft. If a crack
up to 3" long does occur, drill a 1/8" hole through the Plexiglas at the end of
the crack to prevent it growing further. Cracks longer than 3" require the
screen to be replaced.
Engine, propeller, batteries and accessories; follow manufacturers
recommendations for maintenance/inspection.
XS Monowheel Motorglider
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Owners Manual
November 2006
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