Attaboy Vic

[KiloWhiskey1]

Originally Posted by FinnFlyer

How would that be possible when one have made the length of the tube so long that adequate thread will always be engaged at either end no matter how much it rotates.
Finn

I think the danger of 1 or both ends fully separating is due to the travel of the attached control surface. The attached surfaces move plenty to allow one threaded end to come out or pull apart. Without that amount of travel the control surfaces wouldn’t have the travel required for control inputs.

I see your point about the threads when there are opposing rod end bearings, but what happens if one rod end starts with fewer threads? Still seems like one could pull apart before the other bearing stops the movement.

[bruceh]

Originally Posted by mbauer

Will be going back through the archives to watch the ones I've missed.

I've revisited many of Mike Busch's webinars, and always learn quite a bit from him.

So I'm still a bit confused by what is required for logging the ELT checks. I do the every 3 month "test" on my ACK ELT (press the test button within 5 minutes of the top of the hour), and do the annual shake test and check all of the battery expiration dates from my records.
Am I required to make a separate logbook entry of these in my records?
Currently, I have a "maintenance" document I keep online and in my hangar to remind me of upcoming deadlines for things like oil changes, tire pressure checks, BFR/medical/XPNDR checks, etc. Is this acceptable as a logging of the ELT checks?

[Whitman]

In almost 7yrs of RV ownership, that was one of the most valuable hours I?ve spent learning just how little I know about maintaining these beautiful machines. Well done Vic, thanks for what you do for the community

[RV6_flyer]

Originally Posted by bruceh

I've revisited many of Mike Busch's webinars, and always learn quite a bit from him.

So I'm still a bit confused by what is required for logging the ELT checks. I do the every 3 month "test" on my ACK ELT (press the test button within 5 minutes of the top of the hour), and do the annual shake test and check all of the battery expiration dates from my records.
Am I required to make a separate logbook entry of these in my records?
Currently, I have a "maintenance" document I keep online and in my hangar to remind me of upcoming deadlines for things like oil changes, tire pressure checks, BFR/medical/XPNDR checks, etc. Is this acceptable as a logging of the ELT checks?

Typically the FAA requires that we log all required inspections and tests. 91.207(d) requires a once a year test and inspection of our ELT so a logbook record in that aircraft logbook is required. My typical log entry is: Date, Hobbs time, "Inspect and Test ELT In Accordance With 91.207(d)." Name, A&P # 123456789

[rv8ch]

Just watched it - very good. I was feeling pretty smug through most of it then was slapped back to reality with three things I need to check. Really helpful, thanks a lot Vic for doing this.

[ronschreck]

Enjoyed the show, Vic. Been thinking about my nuts ever since!

[vic syracuse]

I Really want to thank all of you who watched the webinar the other night (almost 950) and those of you who have watched it since (almost 450). That's over 10% of the fleet and that's the whole intention---to spread the word about items that will increase the safety.

I know the webinar ran too long to answer all of the questions. Timm has forwarded the questions to me, and I have been answering some of your questions via emails as well. I am thinking I will put together another webinar ASAP to share some clarifications and answer some of the questions, as well as address some of them in upcoming columns in Sport Aviation.

Thanks for all of the kind words, too. Huge kudos to those of you who are checking your own airplanes.

Vic