![]() Please expect at least a 2-4 day turnaround service, depending upon condition. ![]() Good service habits can easily protect your investment and extend the life of many components with something as simple as lubrication after each exterior wash, every 30-60 days or after flying in rain or humid weather conditions. While we can do that cleaning for you, it really takes up a lot of time that we could be using to actually rig the flight controls, instead of getting your airplane ready to rig. Special Note: Most of these items are considered "owner preventative maintenance" (except the worn out parts replacement of course) the clean and lube, however, can be performed by the owner. Any worn out items like this could affect the rigging adversely later on if replaced after the rigging job has been completed, so it makes sense to do it before rigging if they are worn. Many of these items you can see for yourself if you do a very careful pre-flight inspection. Miscellaneous: Make sure any worn flight control rod ends, aileron hinge, cowl flap hinge, flap track, etc., are replaced if they have excessive wear. Be sure to remove any F.O.D that may have migrated under pulley supports, this is prevalent below the center console, the forward side of the cabin bulkheads, and the aft side of the baggage compartment bulkhead. Clean out below floor well area so all cables and pulleys are movable and only need to be lubricated while the rigging process is underway. ![]() By the way, this is good general practice for all bearings & hinge points.Īnnual: If you are going into Annual anytime soon, there are also several things to do while the aircraft is opened up. LPS-1 or LPS-2 works well as a bearing lubricant and only needs to be maintained periodically or after rain, washing of aircraft, etc. If you haven't done it, I will have to! If your aircraft is previously clean and lubricated in this area, then, by all means, thank & keep your current A&P for being in the top 10!įlap Tracks: These should be cleaned of all excess grease & film of whatever has been used (WD-40 works as a good cleaner if it has tacky old grease). Doing this yourself is good preventative maintenance and can save up to an hour of time when you bring it in for rigging. You can use LPS-1 or LPS-2 afterward to lubricate the chain. To do this, have a helper roll the trim wheel nose up/down while you clean the actuator chain & drive sprocket (located at the elevator access panel) with a small 3/4" or 1" wide bristle brush & solvent. ![]() Control system pivot points & connections should be free of binding, and associated control wheels lubricated with freedom of travel.Ĭable tensions and flight control surfaces will be adjusted to Maintenance Manual Specifications.Įlevator Trim: Typically the elevator trim actuator is full of crud and what I refer to as "Aviation Grade" Tar! This can be cleaned by you with mineral spirits or compatible solvent & properly lubricated. Your control inputs should feel "crisp", without "lag" and/or "sloppy" actuation. S-TEC 3100 Version 1.What you should expect when having your aircraft rigged by Cessna Rigging:įirst and foremost, you should expect your aircraft to make "book performance." It should fly straight & true, in level flight, with minimal control inputs. Currently, only the Garmin GTN TM Navigators and TXi TM displays will allow VNAV. *Additional equipment may be required in some configurations **Requires compatible GPS source and EFIS. Precise, digital flight control for every phase of flight. ![]()
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