glider_rider
Active Member
Hi All,
On my new 14 I've noticed that the engine cooling flap comes out by about an inch as soon as I exceed 170 knots. Above 180 knots the force on the knob controlling the flap is so strong, that I'm unable to close it. Need to slow down to close it, but as soon as I accelerate the flap comes out pushing out the control knob. Looks to me, like the locking mechanism is unable to handle the pressure generated on the flap during high speed flight.
Anybody experienced similar problem?
On my new 14 I've noticed that the engine cooling flap comes out by about an inch as soon as I exceed 170 knots. Above 180 knots the force on the knob controlling the flap is so strong, that I'm unable to close it. Need to slow down to close it, but as soon as I accelerate the flap comes out pushing out the control knob. Looks to me, like the locking mechanism is unable to handle the pressure generated on the flap during high speed flight.
Anybody experienced similar problem?