BMcCand - N248CT Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hello, I'm doing my first annual inspection. By the books. I've looked in Maint manual (rev 7) and in Parts manual (Release 5) and can't find some things. Sorry for the newbie questions! 1) Where are wing drain holes? 2) Where are static balance weights on ailerons? 2a) Where are the drain holes in the ailerons? I see small holes in the ends. 3) Where is the static balance weight for the rudder? 4) per para 4.2.2.4.3 (5), one must pull the strut fairings to examine the gear legs. And thus must bleed brakes. Am I reading this correctly? 5) Aeroshell grease 6 is specified for nose strut. Is it also used in main wheels? 6) Is it advisable to swap main tires to equalize wear? Inside becomes outside, and rotation direction is preserved. Do you think I should ask tech support @ FDUSA about these issues? I know where the weights are on the trim tab. This inspection has been educational so far. Found a left-over tie wrap, a servo that was not safety wired, loose flap bearing. Also discovered the aileron controls have a huge number of pushrods. I also know what a 'mixer' is , the thing that droops the ailerons when flaps are lowered. Oh - has anyone taken the FD course(s) from Lockwood? Does it cover the items in the manual that say 'Flight design specific training required.' ? Thankx, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Hi Bill, You can call me if you would like. To answer all those questions in writing is close to a full thesis. You can call FD if you would like they are more accessible than Lockwood. You can call Rex Johnson in Tulsa, OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhound Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Hello, I'm doing my first annual inspection. By the books. I've looked in Maint manual (rev 7) and in Parts manual (Release 5) and can't find some things. Sorry for the newbie questions! 1) Where are wing drain holes? 2) Where are static balance weights on ailerons? 2a) Where are the drain holes in the ailerons? I see small holes in the ends. 3) Where is the static balance weight for the rudder? 4) per para 4.2.2.4.3 (5), one must pull the strut fairings to examine the gear legs. And thus must bleed brakes. Am I reading this correctly? 5) Aeroshell grease 6 is specified for nose strut. Is it also used in main wheels? 6) Is it advisable to swap main tires to equalize wear? Inside becomes outside, and rotation direction is preserved. Do you think I should ask tech support @ FDUSA about these issues? I know where the weights are on the trim tab. This inspection has been educational so far. Found a left-over tie wrap, a servo that was not safety wired, loose flap bearing. Also discovered the aileron controls have a huge number of pushrods. I also know what a 'mixer' is , the thing that droops the ailerons when flaps are lowered. Oh - has anyone taken the FD course(s) from Lockwood? Does it cover the items in the manual that say 'Flight design specific training required.' ? Thankx, Bill Hi Bill, a guess for 1 and 2a...Perhaps the drain holes are all those perforations throughout the surface areas. Please advise if FD confirms that. Also, the lower vertical fin drain hole is important for drainage/but you've found that one. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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