Gear Service

I just returned from the shop and I have to say this one is a real head scratcher. First, a fluid level check on the pump, it was good. Next with the use of an extended mirror we found no leaks, however the one AN connection needed about a quarter turn. We did find some residue but it was negligible, considering the amount of 5606 I had added to the system the day before. OK, where did it all go?

The shop cycled the gear multiple times and maybe the first two we could hear air in the system. By the third cycle everything seemed normal. We left the gear up and shut everything down to see if there was any leak down. 

Pressure Switches

While we let the gear sit the rear floor was removed and everything checked, including each fitting. Everything was tight and no leaks found. We powered back up and heard an abbreviated zip, really quick, just a blip. Next we cycled the gear another half dozen times monitoring the rear floor compartment and another look with the mirror to check the pump itself. All Clear.

Check Valve

Each gear well was inspected along with the actuators and all lines and connections. Again everything was clean and dry, no leaks. My best guess is that the pump fluid level may not have been checked the last two annuals. I watched my May 2021 annual including the gear swing and E dump, then refilling of the pump reservoir. I did not watch the gear swing during the last two annuals. You can bet I'll watch this year just to see their procedure.

Oh, one quick add I also had the shop do the audio panel swap of the PS Engineering 8000BT replacing the 8000B. Blue Tooth works!

3 Tango Charlie is back in action and ready for our next trip. I think we will be headed to Galveston, TX in April.