On 26 Feb 2005 14:59:04 -0800, wrote in
.com::

I read an article about the importance of keeeping your
control mechanisms lubricated

That's part of the 100 hour maintenance for PA28s.

The shaft that extends through the instrument panel must be lubricated
regularly. If it is dry, it will repeatedly bind and release as it is
pulled back during landing. Checking for control shaft lubrication is
part of my preflight check list, and is especially important with
rental aircraft. I just stick my finger in the extra quart of oil I
carry in my flight bag, and rub a little on the shaft, then move it
throughout its range to distribute it.