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Coupers: David Smoler has indicated that he is again prepared to begin sales of his very fine shoulder-harness installation drawings and engineering studies. He sent me this email to pass along. He no longer owns an Ercoupe, and doesn't have time to answer a lot of email enquiries, so he's asked that we answer questions ourselves (a number of people here have done, or have the installation). Let's try and do that to ensure that the package continues to be available to us. Here is David's note (with his permission): ============================================================== Dear Coupers: Thanks to all of you who have already purchased the Shoulder Harness Information Package. To those of you who have just discovered my design, I spent nine months of designing, constructing, installing, and going through certification, before finally having an approved shoulder harness installation in my Alon. Due to requirements of my local FSDO, I had a Designated Engineering Representative (DER) design my installation, so the final package included with the 337 has "FAA Approved Data" that calculates its ability to withstand 9G force. Due to FAA regulations, this data applies only to N6359V, so I can't make any claims for it or sell parts. The value to you (aside from saving nine months) in purchasing a copy of this design package is that rather than just a drawing of the installation as included with some published 337s, there is complete data from a reputable source, so it is more likely to be accepted by your FSDO. To the best of my knowledge, structural attachments and fuselage materials are virtually identical for all 'coupe models so that this method can be used on any 'coupe. I am selling complete data packages for $25.00 each (mailed in the USA) to defray my expenses. These packages of approximately 20 pages include: (1) The DER's report with all calculations. (2) Drawings, parts lists, and recommended sources for all parts. (3) 4 x 6 photos of the installation, both external and in the tailcone. (4) Copies of the 337, log entries, and w&b data. (5) Written details on how I did my installation, with some helpful hints. As I no longer own an Alon and there should be a bunch of folks on the email reflector who have already installed harnesses this way, I would appreciate if you ask them about details. If you would like to purchase a package, just send me a check and your mailing address. I print everything in batches, so I will mail your package within a day or two after receiving your check - or, it will take a week or so while I find the time to print and collate a new batch. If you must email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks and safe flying. David Smoler 2154 Green Acres Lane Morgan Hill, CA 95037-9678 Re Green Acres: No, the pig doesn't live here, but it is rural with lots of sheep, cattle, and horses. The wild turkeys and wild pigs are vicious! ========================================================================== ==== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers-tech/
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