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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Auxiliary Airbox Retention
Installations affected
Engine installations typically installed in Van’s aircraft. These are only updraft sump installations with FM-100 or FM-200, FM-200A fuel controls, using Vans filtered...