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L-13
We lube externally the external bridle (sp?) connection
on our L-13 when the release gets a bit sticky. While we don't ever use the bridle connection, they do tend to create friction in the system when left unlubed. Ray Lovinggood Carrboro, North Carolina, USA At 03:24 06 August 2004, Jj Sinclair wrote: In most ships, the cable attached to the release handle goes around a 'walking pulley' and then goes to the nose tow hook. The walking pulley is attached to the CG tow hook. When pulling, the weaker tow hook will open first, then the tow hook with stronger springs will actuate. At Hobbs, last week we found an LS-8 with the same problem. It had a rats nest right on top of the walking pulley. Every time the pilot pulled the release, some of the rats nest was pulled into the pulley. You might pull the seat pan and have a look at the cable runs. Lubricate both tow hooks and the walking pulley while in there. JJ |
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