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by Matt Dovey
Sat Nov 24, 2018 8:03 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Arplast PV 50
Replies: 5
Views: 3969

Re: Arplast PV 50

John I think you'll find that most of the Arplast props fitted to microlights are fixed pitch. So not sure what help P&M will be to you. Last year I had to fix a couple of problems on my PV 50 fitted to my Europa. Most of the parts are commercially available. Not of the hardware is. I needed to repl...
by Matt Dovey
Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:11 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Avio lights
Replies: 6
Views: 3706

Re: Avio lights

No real update. The LAA said that if my inspector was happy with the flash rate then that was ok!! As I'm the inspector, I'm very happy with it.
I did ask for some guidance material from the LAA on lights. But they do not have any. However the BMAA do https://www.bmaa.org/files/til_013_strobes.pdf
by Matt Dovey
Fri Sep 21, 2018 3:36 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: ALL MEMBERS ! Please fill out those proxy forms..!!
Replies: 518
Views: 438911

Re: The Times . 20/09/2018

Why is the Association wasting it time on this. Its got more important things it should be worrying about.
by Matt Dovey
Fri Sep 21, 2018 3:23 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Avio lights
Replies: 6
Views: 3706

Re: Avio lights

Berian, I'm fitting these to my Europa at the moment. When I submitted my mod paperwork with the technical information from Avio. The LAA pointed out that the flash rate quoted was to high. The design specs the LAA use as a basis for approving strobe lights quotes a maximum of 100 flashes a min. Avi...
by Matt Dovey
Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:52 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Jabiru 2200 Engine
Replies: 2
Views: 2442

Re: Jabiru 2200 Engine

I have a fair bit of experience on Jabiru engines. But when I need some info I've given Kev a ring and he has been most helpful. He is also good for spares.
by Matt Dovey
Sun Mar 18, 2018 2:15 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Flying after permit/annual expiry
Replies: 2
Views: 2654

Re: Flying after permit/annual expiry

You would probably require a written authorisation from the LAA for a one off flight. They may require that any MPD's that are due be done before the flight.
by Matt Dovey
Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:23 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Factory built SportCruiser PS28 maintenance
Replies: 1
Views: 1905

Re: Factory built SportCruiser PS28 maintenance

You will have to find a licensed aircraft engineer the PS28. They might be happy for you to do the work on it. Worth asking. Any body can work on their aircraft not matter if its C of A, LAA permit or EASA permit. You just have to find someone happy to sign off the work once the work has been comple...
by Matt Dovey
Thu Aug 17, 2017 6:18 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: McCauley Prop Bolt Length
Replies: 2
Views: 3260

Re: McCauley Prop Bolt Length

Richard, Prop bolts are not standard AN bolts. The thread portion on a prop bolt is longer than on a standard bolt. They should protrude through the back of threaded inserts. If they don't they are not engaging correctly. If they don't engage correctly they are not transferring the load correctly. I...
by Matt Dovey
Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:45 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Arplast PV-50
Replies: 2
Views: 2973

Re: Arplast PV-50

Cheers Jerry. I'll give it a try
by Matt Dovey
Sun Feb 26, 2017 10:24 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Arplast PV-50
Replies: 2
Views: 2973

Arplast PV-50

I've just bought an aircraft with a Arplast PV-50 prop fitted to it. Does any body have any maintenance data for these props? I understand that the manufacturer has gone out of business so no joy there. I want to be able maintain the prop and keep it going for as long as possible before it needs rep...
by Matt Dovey
Sun Sep 18, 2016 9:08 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Why do we need approved inspectors?
Replies: 5
Views: 5028

Re: Why do we need approved inspectors?

Graham,
You could if your a CAA licensed engineer become a LAA inspector. That's what I did. I'm sure Ken at LAA HQ will help fill you in on the details.
Any way if your inspector is doing his job properly he will doing more than just filling out a form and signing log books.
by Matt Dovey
Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:39 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Rivet gun choices
Replies: 11
Views: 10266

Re: Rivet gun choices

Rob,
Try this lot, the in the USA http://www.yardstore.com
by Matt Dovey
Sun May 15, 2011 1:00 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Who can sign off recurring inspections ?
Replies: 2
Views: 3325

David think the answer to that is no.The inspections should be signed for by an inspector.See TL2.05 for pilot maintenace.Any thing not mentioned in TL2.05 requires an inspector to sign for it.

Matthew Dovey
by Matt Dovey
Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:26 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Classified Adds
Replies: 0
Views: 1553

Classified Adds

Just tried to place a classified add on-line and got a screen meaningless rubbish.Anyone else had any problems placing adds on-line?
by Matt Dovey
Thu Feb 03, 2011 7:48 pm
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: Wanted Project
Replies: 0
Views: 1873

Wanted Project

Looking for a project.Something metal or composite that requires work or a permit.Anything considered.Please PM with details.

Thanks.

Matthew Dovey