Adam Posted June 2, 2012 Report Posted June 2, 2012 Hey everyone... Sharing an experience I had in my new CTLS this past week. I'm up to 15 hours on my new bird, the weekend prior to this I had 5 hours in the cockpit flying around California and had no issues. On this flight, my first flight with my wife (as luck would have it) I had a problem. I offer this not for critique by Monday morning quarterbacks but rather as an educational and learning experience for all. From time to time stuff does happen! Its what we learn and what we remember that makes a difference. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.c...h?v=uF8MyB73570
Adam Posted June 2, 2012 Author Report Posted June 2, 2012 Good advice... Of the 15 hours about 11 are mine. I was starting to believe everything was "dialed in". As the video shows I was wrong! Mechanics did the rotax less than 30 minutes, less than 350 degree CHT exceeded checks. They replaced a couple of clamps and then did an oil and filter change, magnetic plug inspection and all that good stuff. Luckily, it didn't happen over the desert halfway to nowhere. I will do another inspection after a few more hours to be sure.
N89WD Posted June 3, 2012 Report Posted June 3, 2012 Nice job Adam, happy all worked out. I hope your wife gets "out there again". Happy flying!
CT4ME Posted June 3, 2012 Report Posted June 3, 2012 Thanx for sharing... and a reminder for those of us with "steam gauges" to keep on scannin' tim
Adam Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Posted June 3, 2012 Nice job Adam, happy all worked out. I hope your wife gets "out there again". Happy flying! I really have to give her some credit.. She is fearless! Helmet diving in the ocean, skydiving, bungie jumping, airplanes, sports nut... I got a good one when it comes to this stuff. She says "no problem, ready to go anytime".
207WF Posted June 4, 2012 Report Posted June 4, 2012 Glad everything worked out OK, Adam! This reminds me to check my clamps again (fourth time since 5 year rubber) before heading out from LA for Spokane this week! WF
CT4ME Posted June 4, 2012 Report Posted June 4, 2012 ...FWIW... I put a piece of cardboard, about 2' square, under the front tire, to alert me to any drips. It helped me find, and fix, a coolant leak (cause: clamps!). Tim
opticsguy Posted June 4, 2012 Report Posted June 4, 2012 I suggest the same procedure after the 5 year hose change. Get the mechanic who did the work to go with you if you can. I noticed a lot of worm-style clamps on the fuel lines instead of the crimped kind from the factory. I don't like worm clamps on thing that vibrate. Does the forum have an opinion?
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