Tag: hydraulics
When Good Hydraulic Pumps Go Bad
I have had more than my share of issues with the retracts on my Glasair II RG:
Actuator Leaks
Hydraulic pressure gauge cracked and...
Electronic Landing Gear Pump Drive Circuit
This builder mod has been authored by André Beusch.
The circuit described below can be used in the Glasair to replace the solenoids circuit provided with...
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...
Getting the Wheels All the Way Up Every Time
Tip submitted by Tom Hoffman, Glasair III.
It seems that anywhere there are discussions by Glasair III builders/flyers, there continues to be talk of incomplete main...
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...
Glasair RG Hydraulics
Several RG hydraulic landing gear pumps have not been producing proper system pressures due to any number of reasons, many of which have been...
Glasair III Emergency Gear Extension System
The Glasair III emergency gear extension system was developed to provide gear extension redundancy for complete peace of mind. It separates the emergency extension...