I just looked at the original equipment list for two Ercoupes. They both listed the brakes and the master cylinder but not the hand brake as standard equipment installed on all aircraft. I also don't find it on the TC. So it may be reasonable to assume some came without unless one can fine it required elsewhere. Again it is not uncommon for an aircraft of this vintage to not have a parking brake. I still don't know why anyone would want to remove it though.
Kevin1 --- In [email protected], "Al Demarzo" <noshit...@...> wrote: > > John; > I don't think it's normally reasonable to assume that some came from the factory with and some without. But, if there's any info to support that, it makes things easier for those who choose to leave it off. > > Al, Lovin' It, DeMarzo > > Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page > Free, Easy and No Membership Required > http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm > ----- Original Message ----- > From: John Cooper > To: 'Al Demarzo' ; [email protected] > Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 10:40 AM > Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] Hand brake?.. What for? > > > >>. As far as I'm concerned, here we are trying to send all of the business to this bloke and he shuts it down. > > > > Bear in mind, you've only heard one side of the story. > > > > The parking brake mechanism is offered as a kit. The rudder pedal kit specifies that the barking brake kit is required. Is it not reasonable to assume that at least some planes came without the parking brake? > > > > John Cooper > > Skyport Services > > www.skyportservices.net > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- >
