Maintenance

Each one of our experimental aircraft is unique, but they share many systems which need maintenance. It has to be done regularly to keep the aircraft airworthy, and it must be done correctly. Builders and owners share knowledge and tips for saving money in the process.

Does Anybody Wax Airplanes Any More?

Q (George Kraft): Just wondering if the newer paints don’t require it or if they benefit at all from waxing. Seems like a lot...

EarthX Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries

I recently became aware of a great battery alternative for Glasair owners. Here is the statement from their website. About EarthX “EarthX, Inc. is a US...

Service Bulletin for Dynon Heated Pitot Tubes

Applicability and Affected Equipment This bulletin affects the Dynon Avionics Heated AOA/Pitot Probe (p/n 100667-000). Description Dynon Avionics has received reports from pilots who have experienced degraded...
Figure 1. View looking down right side - Internal passages FVFV top.

Testing Procedure for Fuel Vent Float Valve Check Valves

There are two check valves installed within the upper housing of the FVFV. One valve is designed to open to allow pressure into the...

Glasair RG Gear Strut Servicing

It has been pointed out that our overhaul instructions are somewhat confusing and do not apply to landing gear struts that are being serviced...

Sensenich Fixed-Pitch Propeller Nomenclature and Repitching

Sensenich aluminum fixed-pitch propeller model designation system EXAMPLE..._70CM6S16-0-79_ _  Special letter prefix to identify accessories or composition of propeller. Current letters include 'S' for STC...
MS21042 Nut

Nose Wheel Service Suggestion

In a recent e-mail message from a Glasair RG builder, I was told about an incident he had experienced while landing, in which the...

Glasair RG Inspection Alert: Landing Gear Trunion

A Glasair II-S RG builder with several hundred hours on his aircraft has called my attention to an item on the main landing gear...

Glasair RG Inspection Alert: Landing Gear

Two items have come to my attention, which I would like to relate to all Glasair RG aircraft builders and flyers. Item 1: During an...
Glasair has in stock three different number stainless steel washers. The (522-5626-003) washer has a 3/8" ID inner hole for use in the G-I and II main gear retract actuators which also have a 3/8" shaft. The (522-5626-001) washer has a 7/16" ID hole for use in the G-I and II nose gear actuator and the G-III main gear actuators. The (522-5626-005) washer has a ½" ID for use in the G-III nose gear actuator.

Glasair RG Service Alert: Hydraulic Actuator Washer

The Glasair Technical Support Desk was recently contacted by the builder of a flying Glasair II who had a hydraulic fluid leak around the...