Ed_Wischmeyer
Well Known Member
So every now and again, there's a discussion about what tools to take along on a trip, but I'm not sure I've ever seen it focused on what tasks you might want to accomplish. Also, what spares to take.
My list, so far, is:
* Remove and reinstall the cowling; (screwdrivers and pliers)
* Remove and reinstall access panels; (screwdrivers)
* Put air in tires; (remove wheel pants, screwdrivers)
* Add oil; (funnel, paper towels)
* Clean windshield and leading edges; (windshield cleaner, squirt bottle, paper towels)
* Maybe clean spark plugs; (socket, anti-seize, cleaning tool - probably forego the torque wrench)
As for spares, I take an assortment of screws, nuts, and washers, in case something comes loose in flight or gets dropped, and a quart or two of oil.
By this standard, it's amazing how many extra tools I carry... I think I've only had to clean spark plugs once in the field, same for adding air. But I was able to comply with the wing spar SB -- it passed.
Somebody has to have better ideas than these...
My list, so far, is:
* Remove and reinstall the cowling; (screwdrivers and pliers)
* Remove and reinstall access panels; (screwdrivers)
* Put air in tires; (remove wheel pants, screwdrivers)
* Add oil; (funnel, paper towels)
* Clean windshield and leading edges; (windshield cleaner, squirt bottle, paper towels)
* Maybe clean spark plugs; (socket, anti-seize, cleaning tool - probably forego the torque wrench)
As for spares, I take an assortment of screws, nuts, and washers, in case something comes loose in flight or gets dropped, and a quart or two of oil.
By this standard, it's amazing how many extra tools I carry... I think I've only had to clean spark plugs once in the field, same for adding air. But I was able to comply with the wing spar SB -- it passed.
Somebody has to have better ideas than these...