dromuald
Active Member
I thought I would share this discovery since I appreciate other posts when members share important issues. I was performing my annual condition inspection with my local A&P. I decided to pull the interior side panels of my RV-8 to inspect the flap linkage. I had recently made the mistake of taking off with full flaps and although I was confident I didn't overspeed the flaps I thought it would be worth a look. To my surprise I found that the nut on the bolt which connects the flap motor to the linkage almost completely backed off. Although it has a nylon insert this nut could be turned with my fingers.
I have owned the a/c for five years (not the builder) and regret that this was never checked on my previous condition inspections. I can't vouch for whether or not the nut was installed properly but I do see some evidence that a wrench was used on the nut prior to this photo.
Although I have no idea as to why this nut came loose I thought it would be something of interest to this forum.
I have owned the a/c for five years (not the builder) and regret that this was never checked on my previous condition inspections. I can't vouch for whether or not the nut was installed properly but I do see some evidence that a wrench was used on the nut prior to this photo.
Although I have no idea as to why this nut came loose I thought it would be something of interest to this forum.