Thursday 17 Sept 2009
1.4 air time
1.5 flt time
Inter-flight activities:
- Reseated connector on back of Narco 122D, which restored it to serviceability.
Events:
- GNS 430 GPS flight test, in accordance with guidelines in FAA AC 20-138A. GPS passed all ground and flight tests.
New Snags:
- Rattling sound on final for last landing. Sounded like it came from the engine area. Need to pull the cowlings and inspect engine and airframe.
Existing Snags:
- RPM 2650 with prop control full forward. Need to slightly adjust the stop at the governor.
- SD-8 Alternator does not seem to be working. Will defer troubleshooting until engine break-in is completed, as it would be useful to check for AC output from alternator during an engine ground run.
- Small amount of right rudder pedal force needed in cruise. Need to add a wedge on the left side of the rudder trailing edge.
- Pitch trim speed of movement is slow during a touch and go. Need to try it with the pitch trim speed governor removed.