Hydraulics (1)

As it turned out I didn't get to Kirkbride today. Instead I spent half a day at Carlisle Airport, where I contract as the Senior Air Traffic Engineer, sorting out a few problems and attending to a pile of administrative stuff. Mustn't complain - it helps to pay for expensive hobbies like flying!

Just as I got home the doorbell rang and there was a courier with a delivery from Airworld. Amongst other things the delivery included a litre of Aeroshell 41 hydraulic fluid (far far more than I shall ever need I hope). So I now have all the materials I need to complete the braking system and there is no further excuse for not completing the job. The plan is to go to Kirkbride tomorrow mid morning and make a start.

I also received a tube of Copaslip, which is recommended for the exhaust system joints to prevent them seizing up and then causing fatigue cracks in the muffler. I think I'll leave that until I'm ready to start on the engine again in a few weeks' time.

I've arranged for my LAA inspector to visit the airfield this coming Sunday to check through the work to date. In particular I want him to check out the rudder and braking system, with a view to signing those items off before I start building up the instrument panels, making the rudder pedal area rather less accessible.

Speaking of which, I must remember to chase up the instrument panels again tomorrow...