A slight sticking was noticed when the throttle was moved to the full open position. Further investigation revealed that the nut and cotter key were catching on the fuel servo hose and had almost cut completely through the firesleeve. Rerouting the fuel servo hose prevented the interference.
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Archive: March 2013
On the cover of our March 2013 issue was the last fully new airplane...
Dare To Be Bare
After checking with a variety of aluminum polishing aficionados, author Bob Fritz came up with a winning combination for maintaining the shine on metal airplanes. He details not only which products to use, but also how to use them for maximum effectiveness with minimal elbow grease.