|
GMAS, an expert on Skymasters, has reminded me that you should have the solenoids checked and cleaned, as they may be sticking. He says that they are located on the pump pedestal, on each side by the pilots feet. The book says to change them to the ones that the tops can be removed and the plunger cleaned, since hyd fluid coming up through the port makes them sticky. He goes on to say that when you're on the ground, the right side one gets warm from the current flowing, and guess what happens to the paraffin base oil that is not supposed to be in with the plunger? This is often why the gear won't complete its cycle.
Thought I'd pass it along.
Ernie
|