Spring Cleaning
Now that, hopefully, the worst of the winter weather is
behind us, it’s time to do some Spring Cleaning. Basically, we should consider two =
types
of cleaning to pursue:
1.&n=
bsp;
Cleaning the cobwebs off the flying
machine.
a.&n=
bsp;
Give the plane a very thorough pre-flight. Take off cowlings and access cover=
s to
make sure your pride-and-joy has not become a hibernation hotel for various
varmints. Also, check you gas=
supply
and low-point drains. Water i=
n your
fuel system could put the fire out at an inappropriate time. Corrosion also needs to be address=
ed and
treated if found. Grease can =
ooze
away or dry up, so check lubricated fittings. Hydraulic seals that have not been=
used
can dry out and leak, so check any you may have (brakes come to mind) on yo=
ur
particular aircraft. Speaking of brakes, calipers can get sticky from corro=
sion
and disks can get rusty, leading to some interesting ground handling
characteristics.
2.&n=
bsp;
Cleaning the cobwebs out of the processor
between the headsets.
a.&n=
bsp;
Time to “think flying” and to
remember about your density altitude.
The 65 hp of fury that has catapulted you into the air on cold, dry =
days
may seem (and be) on the anemic side when it gets hot and humid. Reacquaint yourself with your
plane’s performance charts and make sure you are within the safe
operating zone.
b.&n=
bsp;
You might consider a “brush up”
flight with an instructor. Th=
ere
are a few here and all will go up with you to give you a chance to do those
things many people don’t like doing alone – like stalls and unu=
sual
attitudes.
c.&n=
bsp;
One last thing to consider is currency. Are you day and night current to c=
arry
passengers? Are you current t=
o fly
actual instrumentals?
Clean it up, wash it out, check it out and get back sa=
fely
into the skies!
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