Wing creaking

[Harvey]

I have noticed a creaking noise when taxying over rough ground. It seems to be coming from the wing area, and very noticeable without the headset fitted. I have removed the Grove gear and retensioned the bolts, but still there. The aircraft has had a ground loop at some stage, so just wondering where I should be looking for any possible cracks ?

[zilik]

Are you sure it's the gear? My canopy creaks large time and I can only hear it with headsets off.

[jacknife]

I would grab each wing-tip in turn and gently rock the wing up and down listening for your creaking. Start there anyway. keep us posted.

[Harvey]

Originally Posted by zilik

Are you sure it's the gear? My canopy creaks large time and I can only hear it with headsets off.

Now that is a thought ! I have the fastback version but it could be that. Thanks.

[Harvey]

Originally Posted by jacknife

I would grab each wing-tip in turn and gently rock the wing up and down listening for your creaking. Start there anyway. keep us posted.

I have tried it, but will get a hand and do it again. Thanks.

[flyenforfun]

My Cowling makes a lot of noise.If I grab the prop and rock it back-and-forth from side to side the Cowling will creek quite a bit. Other than that I would remove your wing root fairing and check all of your wing attach fittings.

[vic syracuse]

Check the upper gear leg fairings. They may be the source of the noise as they can rub the fuselage as the gear move around over rough terrain. I have seen that.

I doubt your wings are rocking and creaking.

Vic