Animosity2k Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 The other day my girlfriend pointed out to me that when we are taxiing around she can hear a lot of creaking in the airframe that she never heard before. I started paying attention and it's actually quite audible even under a pair of Bose A20s. Anyone notice similar? Certain areas we can lubricate that are more prone to this then others? I know it could be a million different things but figured I'd ask in case anyone had any idea? I noticed the day my window vent would make a horrible vibrating noise, I tightened up the Allen key screws on the outside of the door vent and the noise went away. Hoping it's something simple like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassStripFlyBoy Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 When I had passenger and full fuel nearing gross I noticed squeaking noise that appeared to come from landing gear leg attachment / behind seats. I'm in SW which is completely different than LS gear. Since I rolled my turf runway a lot this spring, much smoother now, I don't notice it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skunkworks85 Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 2 hours ago, GrassStripFlyBoy said: When I had passenger and full fuel nearing gross I noticed squeaking noise that appeared to come from landing gear leg attachment / behind seats. I'm in SW which is completely different than LS gear. Since I rolled my turf runway a lot this spring, much smoother now, I don't notice it anymore. Same issue in my CTSW. Went away after this year's annual due to the reoccurring SB for gear legs . Taking off the back plate and possibly retorquing the bolts seemed to fix it Again, does not apply to CTLS.. but my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animosity2k Posted May 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 Can confirm probably at or close to max weight. Was there anything you could do to gear to help it? My girlfriend gets nervous when she hears it ;/ trying to help put her to ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 My CTSW has made a fair amount of rattling and creaking while taxiing the entire 6 years I have owned it. I'd say "normal". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animosity2k Posted May 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 Spoke to FDUSA and they said to check the pad between the fairing on the landing gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 I had the same problem, turned out to be a bad wheel bearing. Ended up eventually going to Mayco wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Matco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 On LS, there is a rubber pad that can move out of place. Check the area where the gear leg meets the fuselage. I would agree with Andy about noises in a SW. I hear lots of noises coming from gear legs and Matco brakes (rattling) when taxiing my SW, especially if I don't have my headset on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animosity2k Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Runtoeat said: On LS, there is a rubber pad that can move out of place. Check the area where the gear leg meets the fuselage. I would agree with Andy about noises in a SW. I hear lots of noises coming from gear legs and Matco brakes (rattling) when taxiing my SW, especially if I don't have my headset on. To check this I will need to remove the bolus tape adhering the gear fairings to the fuselage right? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandpiper Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 Plastic planes creak. If mine didn't then I would get worried! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animosity2k Posted June 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 Took the top leg fairing off to check for the rubber pads between the gear and airframe. Found none in either of the two places I was told it would be, the top of the leg and inside the silver bracket. I’m guessing this caused the noise. Was advised to not fly on it much till fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animosity2k Posted July 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 So I have had the rubber pads reinstalled and I still have the creaking noise. It only seems to come from the passenger side of the cockpit and it actually sounds like it's right inside the headliner area behind the seats or up where the sight hole is. Does anyone have any idea what I could have up there that could be causing such loud creaking noise? I had another new passenger the other day and she said the noise was so bad she thought the wing was going to rip off while taxiing out, and I have to admit the sounds a little unsettling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 The noise is normal on a plastic plane and is more pronounced in Sw's vs LS's. Everywhere plastic has been mounted onto or into other plastic parts the chance for creaking noise especially when taxing can be normal and very common. The rougher the taxi surface the more noise. Each plane is an individual and some make more noise than others. You would have to put some type of padding separation between all parts. It isn't a big deal or worth losing any sleep over. having the rubber pad in the landing gear where it inserts into the fuselage on an LS's is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGLyme Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Anim... remove the headliner and have someone push you on bumpy tarmac. if you haven’t removed the headliner before... it’s easy, but those bolts are easy to strip so take your time and you may want to use a hand tool instead of a battery powered one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animosity2k Posted July 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2020 On 7/11/2020 at 2:13 PM, AGLyme said: Anim... remove the headliner and have someone push you on bumpy tarmac. if you haven’t removed the headliner before... it’s easy, but those bolts are easy to strip so take your time and you may want to use a hand tool instead of a battery powered one. I'll give this a try! Hopefully I can find someone strong enough to give me a nice quick push around the ramp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGLyme Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 One thing that I like after I land... is how easy the CT is pushing it in the hangar. The metal airplane guys are envious ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animosity2k Posted August 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 On 7/13/2020 at 9:47 PM, AGLyme said: One thing that I like after I land... is how easy the CT is pushing it in the hangar. The metal airplane guys are envious ; ) Can't seem to replicate the noise when just pushing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 "Can't seem to replicate the noise when just pushing it." Pushing it in has less stress on the air frame parts. So the plastic isn't rubbing or creaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animosity2k Posted August 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 14 hours ago, Roger Lee said: "Can't seem to replicate the noise when just pushing it." Pushing it in has less stress on the air frame parts. So the plastic isn't rubbing or creaking. Would make sense why I didn't hear it while having my friend push me all around the hangar apron. As soon as we went to fly and taxi out the creaking was back! Almost seems like I mentioned earlier only on the passenger side and up above the rear seat somewhere around / inside the headliner. Is it safe to assume at this point that the noise is just the nature of a composite plane and nothing to worry about? I have about 50 hours on it since the noise began and seem to have no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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