tbienz
Well-Known Member
I will occasionally do my own annuals and then go over it with my IA and alternate this with annuals done by various mechanics as everyone seems to find different things. This year it’s a “self annual year.”
—In going through the ICA, it says that I should confirm the governor set screw is safety wired. Mine is not, nor do I see a way it can be. It has a jamb nut (not drilled) and hasn’t had an issue for 12 years or so, but I was just wondering what other Huskys have.
—I was in the process of putting a new Brackett filter element in when my IA noted “I hate those things”. He claimed in other aircraft going from a Brackett to a paper filter gained at least 1/2 inch or more of MP. He suggested I look into whether a paper filter is available. Anyone else done this? Are they better or just different?
—I removed my MT 210cm prop for overhaul after 12 yrs. Process is going well by report. When putting it back on, where do I find the required torque? Aviat, Lycoming or MT manuals?
—I have always safety wired my brake pad bolts on the Husky (because they have holes allowing for this). My Mitsubishi’s brake pad bolts are not drilled and are therefore not wired (and I’ve never seen one get loose). I asked my IA why the Husky bolts need to be wired but larger planes don’t and he basically suggested that it’s an option on aircraft but not mandatory. I only have a few bolts on the Husky and it’s not difficult to wire them so I’ll likely continue to do so, but has anyone just gone without? Anything fall out?
Thanks.
—In going through the ICA, it says that I should confirm the governor set screw is safety wired. Mine is not, nor do I see a way it can be. It has a jamb nut (not drilled) and hasn’t had an issue for 12 years or so, but I was just wondering what other Huskys have.
—I was in the process of putting a new Brackett filter element in when my IA noted “I hate those things”. He claimed in other aircraft going from a Brackett to a paper filter gained at least 1/2 inch or more of MP. He suggested I look into whether a paper filter is available. Anyone else done this? Are they better or just different?
—I removed my MT 210cm prop for overhaul after 12 yrs. Process is going well by report. When putting it back on, where do I find the required torque? Aviat, Lycoming or MT manuals?
—I have always safety wired my brake pad bolts on the Husky (because they have holes allowing for this). My Mitsubishi’s brake pad bolts are not drilled and are therefore not wired (and I’ve never seen one get loose). I asked my IA why the Husky bolts need to be wired but larger planes don’t and he basically suggested that it’s an option on aircraft but not mandatory. I only have a few bolts on the Husky and it’s not difficult to wire them so I’ll likely continue to do so, but has anyone just gone without? Anything fall out?
Thanks.
