Roger Lee Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Educational question: When do the wings on a CT need to be pulled and inspected? answered What is the glue used to re-secure the flap and aileron bearings? answered Should the brake reservoir be full? answered What is the recommended type of oil to use in my engine? answered How do you check to see if the filters (screens) in the wings are becoming clogged? answered How often should the carbs be balanced? answered What type of brake fluid do you use in your CT and why? answered Where am I supposed to keep my aircraft registration? answered How often should I really replace my ELT batteries? answered Where are the Dynon software update 9 pin data cables in my CT? (2 correct answers) answered On the first start up of the day or when cold where should you idle your 912 engine rpm? answered How much force does it take to pull my parachute handle to activate my parachute? answered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppercity Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 I'll take a stab at a few. Educational question: When do the wings on a CT need to be pulled and inspected? At the 200hr mark. Sorry. Hint it's in the FD maint manual What is the glue used to re-secure the flap and aileron bearings? Locktite black super glue, can't recall the number. What is the number? I used it on you plane it should be in your discrepancy list and or logbook Should the brake reservoir be full? Half way to allow for some expansion without overflow. Correct What is the recommended type of oil to use in my engine? Depends on fuel type used. 100ll needs a semi synthetic or dino oil. Auto fuel can use full synthetic. Correct, but there is one other thing the oil should be? How do you check to see if the filters (screens) in the wings are becoming clogged? Fuel flow check at the gascolator. Correct. Fuel flow test as prescribed in the FD maint. manual. How often should the carbs be balanced? Every 100hrs. Correct. They will never be in balance at 100 + hrs. What type of brake fluid do you use in your CT and why? Mil STD 5606 Correct. Why not DOT fluid? Where am I supposed to keep my aircraft registration? In the plane behind the airwortiness certificate that has to be displayed in front. Correct How often should I really replace my ELT batteries?half of the service life expired. Correct, but Duracell batteries start battery date cycles at 6 year intervals, so I usually recommend 2 years because of the heating and cooling cycles they run through. For $15 that's only $7 a year. Toss the old ones in a flash light. Where are the Dynon software update 9 pin data cables in my CT? (2 correct answers) in the center tunnel between the seats. Or behind the panel. Correct On the first start up of the day or when cold where should you idle your 912 engine rpm?2000 to 2400 Correct. It keeps the stress and vibration off the engine until it warms and the parts expand to operating temps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhound Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 How much force does it take to pull my parachute handle to activate my parachute? 20 pounds Sorry, too low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisurvey Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 When do the wings on a CT need to be pulled and inspected? every 600h; Your closer, only part right, need some more info What is the recommended type of oil to use in my engine? 4T motorcycle oil with gear additives, grade SG or higher; Correct, synthetic or semi synthetic motorcycle oil What type of brake fluid do you use in your CT and why? why: DOT fluid is highly hygroscopic and intended to use only in sealed systems. compatibility with brake lines!? Correct, DOT fluid will eat through some of our brake lines, seals and "O" rings alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyRatz Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 DOT fluid is highly hygroscopic and intended to use only in sealed systems. compatibility with brake lines!? DOT fluid is not compatible with the rubber seals, used in the brake system. Years ago, I had to change all rubber parts at a CT2k-brake because of the use of DOT 4. Correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted November 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Who's going to get the last two questions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Fane Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Educational question: When do the wings on a CT need to be pulled and inspected? What is the glue used to re-secure the flap and aileron bearings? Wings = Each 600 hours or the next 100 hour inspection after 2 years, whichever occurs first. Correct Bearings = Loctite 480 Correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted November 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Hi All, These questions are all done. Well done. R. Fane got the last two questions. If you guys like little reviews like this let me know and I'll post some more or I'll just be quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhound Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Roger and crew, I couldn't put a price on this kind of info sharing and learning experience. IMO understanding our aircraft systems at the knowledge level of these quetions enables me to advance my piloting skills. Say, can there be a situation when CT flaps don't operate evenly? A split flap configuration?? We can use the forums chat capability too! I'd like listen and engage in chat about the challenges others have experienced during long cross country flying. I'm a good planner but 300 miles is my limit thus far and that went well. I experienced I had to really busy myself, during the 200 mile leg, by punching GPS buttons and cross checking position with VOR and map navigation....even doing that it seemed like I was sitting on the tip top of the Empire State Building going no where fast....So, how do others contend with droning on? Lets chat...? Thanks to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhound Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 What is the answer to the BRS question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppercity Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hi Ranger, The way the CT flap system is set up it would be very unlikely to have asymmetrical flaps. I suppose if the pins that slide into the mechanism at the wing joint were to shear on one side it could happen. Roger may be able to provide some insight. If you did have that condition you would want to try and match the working flap to the stuck one, most likely having to land with flaps up. Not a big deal the CT lands great with 0 and -6 flaps just a little faster. To pass the time I love the xm radio on the Garmin, watching the interesting terrain go by and my Ipad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 I agree with Eric. I've taken a hard look at the design and it would take some major damage and bent metal to get an asymmetrical deployment. Before Takeoff checklist should include a visual check of both flaps for equal angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhound Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Jim and Eric thank you for the flap system info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Eric, how do you mount the ipad in the CT or do you use it as a knee pad. I'm purchasing a Rans S7LS (keeping the CT). It has an anolog panel with no HSI so I'm thinking of the Aera 510 and the Ipad. I'm also looking at some units with sectionals (ipad w/Foreflight) although I now have iphone w/Wingx. Would appreciate your ionput. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppercity Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 I just use my Ipad on my lap, but I'm sure someone has made a mount of some kind maybe for automotive. I really like the utility of the Ipad, especially with the 3G and the Foreflight program. I had previously used wing on my windows phone which is a great program but I think I like many of Foreflights features better. One thing I did realize after getting the Ipad is unless your going to put a lot of music and movies on it, you don't need to get a 64gb one. If you just plan on using it for email, Internet, fore flight and some other apps a 16gb or 32gb one is just fine. I would recommend the 3G even if you don't subscribe just for the position data capability that is handy with Forflight, google maps etc. Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandpiper Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Arnold, I recently got the iFly700 for current sectionals, approach plates, and taxi diagrams. Only the sectionals are georeferenced so far but they are working on that. The price was right and the updates are relatively cheap at $69/yr for basic and $89/yr for everything. It works well on the knee and I also have found I like using the suction cup to mount it on the side window just below the sliding window and aft of the door handle. Visibility is usually pretty good. One disadvantage is it doesn't have an internal battery but it works well with the 12v outlet and it also has an external 4 hour battery pack. One day they will probably have weather on it but I've got that on my 396 so I don't need it or want it on the 700. It is reasonably sized and light, not bulky at all. I agonized over the iPad because of all its other capabilities plus the price is similar. But, after reading reports in Aviation Consumer, I decided not to get it. There were a couple of other EFB's I really liked but didn't like the price for those. One thing for sure, no matter what you get, a better mousetrap will be right around the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug G. Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 How much force does it take to pull my parachute handle to activate my parachute? 40 pounds Didn't see this answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted May 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 It's not an exact number, but your right in the middle and it's a good answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-Nut Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Roger, I enjoyed this thread. Is it possible you can continue on with more questions? I know it is an old one but anything we can learn is a good thing! Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted January 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Sure. Give me a day to write up some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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