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02-14-2012, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Round Rock, TX
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I often wondered why when I had my brake pads changed on my car they stated my brake fluid was worn out and I needed new muffler bearings. 
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02-15-2012, 09:26 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Pomona, ks
Posts: 77
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Keep an eye on the retreads!
Keep an eye on the retreads when you get the pants back on.
I replaced my air hawks with the same retreads. New brake pads. Looked just like yours. I could hardly tell a difference in height. Nothing that seemed more than tire wear difference.
Did a dozen flights and thought one of my brakes was dragging. Pulled the pants and found boths sides had been rubbed on the top by the tire. One side even had gotten hot enough to make a small blister in the paint.
I put old tires back on and will be ordering new original tires this next annual.
I've got the original flat sided wheel pants if that makes a difference. I know the clearance varies by installation but the older style is tighter I believe.
Just a heads up.
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02-15-2012, 10:49 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Stuart, FL /Hartford, CT/Virgin Gorda,BVI
Posts: 3,122
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i fly a lot so every year i replace the tires and brakes. the tubes are on condition, look good, i keep them. never had a main go flat, nose wheel is another story. keep the pressures up. 
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02-15-2012, 11:30 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Reedley, California
Posts: 85
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As an A&P with an IA, I suggest you get your A&P involved BEFORE any work gets started. An inspector feels more comfortable with an aircraft if they can make an initial inspection before subtle signs of potential problems are wiped away.
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02-15-2012, 11:44 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 3,179
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The "before" comment is a good one. My A&P spent about an hour poking around my plane a few weeks before the actual condition inspection was to start. I never thought much about it at the time.
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02-15-2012, 02:27 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,747
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Good points!! All are well taken and I will be considering them. I doubt I will do much more to the airplane aside from the nose gear bearings and possibly cleaning the K&N and re-oiling it.
I am very sensitive to the tube issue and will keep a sharp eye on it. I am pleased to report however that the pressure has remained constant the last day or so. My clearance under the wheel pants look good. I safetied the caliper bolts and axle bolt and buttoned her up today.

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02-16-2012, 02:40 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 282
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clearance front and back around pants with tires???
just to make sure you did not only look at top clearance.... but also opening at bottom (and sides) of pants.
my retreads required that I open up the clearance,... not a big deal as had not gotten to paint yet. The opening was fairly tight to begin with, (new tires) .. but unacceptable with the retreads
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02-16-2012, 03:09 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 5,685
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Some things I do
Engine:
Remove cowl
Inspect cowl
Inspect engine
Wipe down /clean engine & engine area
Change Oil and Filter (Champion CH-48110 Filter)
Run engine & check for leaks
Safety wire drain plug
Safety wire filter
Check Cylinder compression:
#1 = /80
#2 = /80
#3 = /80
#4 = /80
Remove and Clean/Replace spark plugs (UREM38S). Record condition of each plug
Check spark plug gap 0.016"-0.021" (0.021" preferred). Record gaps of all 8 plugs
but do not attempt to change the gap on fine wire plugs. Replace if necessary
Reinstall spark plugs (30-35 ft. lbs)
Remove airbox
Inspect area in airbox & carburetor
Clean or replace air filter
Reinstall airbox
Inspect the wiring in the engine area
Check the LASAR ignition timing
Inspect throttle control function & condition
Inspect mixture control function & condition
Inspect propeller control function & condition
Inspect carburetor Heat function & condition
Tri-flow lubricate rod endbearings on throttle, mixture, prop & carb heat controls
Remove Spinner
Inspect propeller
Lubricate Propeller (Aeroshell 6)
Reinstall spinner
Inspect exhaust system
Inspect baffelling
Inspect oil cooler
Inspect vacuum pump & hoses
Inspect oil lines
Inspect fuel lines
Inspect LASAR wiring
Inspect primer lines
Inspect alternator and wiring
Inspect starter and wiring
Inspect heater system ducts
Check NLG strut security
Reinstall cowl
Fuselage/Cockpit:
Inspect upholstery & clean
Inspect bagage area & clean
Inspect canopy/windshield & clean
Inspect fuel lines
Inspect carpeting & clean
Inspect instrument panel
Inspect cockpit lighting
Inspect wiring behind the panel
Inspect brake master cylinders and lines
Open flap actuator assembly
Inspect flap actuator assembly- Tri-flow lube bearing
Close flap actuator assembly
Remove Seats
Remove seat pans
Vacuum Area
Inspect roll servo installation
Inspect wing spar bolts
Inspect aileron pushrod boots
Inspect wiring
Inspect control hardware and function- Tri-flow lube bearings
Remove bagage bulkhead
Inspect pitch servo installation
Inspect elevator bellcrank- Tri-flow lube bearings
Inspect strob control box
Inspect ELT & check battery
Inspect wiring and coax
Inspect static system plumbing
Remove tunnel cover
Vacuum area
Inspect wiring and controls
Reinstall tunnel cover
Remove baggage area side panels
Inspect wiring and controls- Tri-flow lube bearings
Vacuum area
Reinstall baggage area side panels
Remove elevator horn cover
Inspect area, function & Tri-flow lube bearing
Reinstall elevator horn cover
Inspect antennas
Reinstall Seat pans
Reinstall Bagage Bulkhead
Vacuum baggage area
Vacuum seats
Vacuum seat pans
Vacuum carpet
Remove Battery cover
Inspect for insulation/chaffing protection
Reinstall battery cover
Wipe down instrument panel & glare shield
Reinstall seats
Wings:
Inspect wings
Inspect ailerons- Tri-flow lube bearings
Inspect flaps- Tri-flow lube hinges
Inspect lights & strobes
Remove right aileron bellcrank cover
Inspect right aileron bellcrank hardware & function- Tri-flow lube bearings
Reinstall right aileron bellcrank cover
Remove left aileron bellcrank covers
Inspect left aileron bellcrank hardware & function- Tri-flow lube bearing
Inspect Pitot tube, plumbing & heater
Reinstall left aileron belcrank cover
Remove right wing root cover
Inspect rightwing root area
Reinstall right wing root cover
Remove left wing root cover
Inspect left wing root area
Reinstall left wing root cover
Landing Gear:
Inspect Nose gear fairing
Remove nose wheel fairing
Check breakout force of caster ( >23lbs)
Remove nose wheel assemby
Clean all parts of nose wheel assembly
Lube Bearings (Mobile Aviation Grease SHC 100)
Reinstall nose wheel assembly per Rvator 2007 Issue #5, torque to 7 to 16 ft-lbs
(the bearing outer cone and seal must not move when the wheel rotates - higher rolling drag is normal)
Inspect nose wheel tire & pressure
Lubricate caster (general purpose grease)
Reinstall nose wheel fairing
Inspect right main Wheel Fairing
Remove right main wheel fairing
Remove right wheel assembly
Replace right brake pads (Cleveland 66-106)
Flip or replace tire to maximize wear and reinstall tire - align the red dot on the sidewall with the
yellow dot on the tube or the stem if there is no yellow dot.
Clean all parts of right main wheel assembly
Inspect the brake disk
Lube Bearings (Mobile Aviation Grease SHC 100)
Reinstall right wheel assembly
Check tire and pressure
Reinstall right main fairing
Inspect right main Wheel Fairing
Remove left main wheel fairing
Remove left wheel assembly
Replace left brake pads (Cleveland 66-106)
Flip or replace tire to maximize wear and reinstall tire - align the red dot on the sidewall with the yellow dot
on the tube or the stem if there is no yellow dot.
Inspect the brake disk
Clean all parts of left main wheel assembly
Lube Bearings (Mobile Aviation Grease SHC 100)
Reinstall left wheel assembly
Check tire and pressure
Reinstall left main fairing
Tail:
Inspect horizontal stabilizer
Inspect elevators - Tri-Flow lube bearings
Inspect trim tab - Tri-Flow lube hinge
Inspect vertical stabilizer
Inspect rudder - Tri-Flow lube bearings
Inspect tail light & strobe
Inspect rudder cables
Inspect Nav. Antenna
Special Items:
Test Nav radios with available Nav aids. (DAK VOR)
Last edited by Bob Axsom : 02-16-2012 at 03:11 AM.
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02-18-2012, 10:20 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Rosamond, CA
Posts: 13
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Hey there "Classmate"!
Nice to see you working on and maintaining your ride Tony! After you and I attended the class on RV Building in Frederick, MD., I'm finally ready to order my empennage. I'll be getting it next month (March) and getting my project started!
Nice to see you in the news, so to speak. Hope all goes well with your maintenance project!
Take Care,
Patrick 
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02-20-2012, 01:55 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,747
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Hey DrillBit!! I figured you'd either be done the Emp by now or in the emergency room!!  Good to see you on the forum. I'll be checking in on your build site from time to time. I like doing this maintenance stuff and I definately learn alot as I go. I still aspire to build but I am not yet ready to commit to the amount of time it will take. Preserving my marriage is the priority so building might make that difficult. 
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