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My Top Ten Taylorcraft maintenance tips

www. .org.uk. My Top Ten Taylorcraft maintenance tips. Robert Lees. © 2008 Robert Lees. 1. Brake system. Inspect, adjust & maintain. See www.taylorcraft.org.uk/brake-issues.pdf for details. 2. Tyres. Keep the tyres pumped up (20 psi). If “heavy”, go to 22 psi. 3. Tailwheel.

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My Top Ten Taylorcraft maintenance tips

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  1. www. .org.uk My Top Ten Taylorcraftmaintenance tips Robert Lees © 2008 Robert Lees

  2. 1. Brake system • Inspect, adjust & maintain. • See www.taylorcraft.org.uk/brake-issues.pdffordetails

  3. 2. Tyres • Keep the tyres pumped up (20 psi).If “heavy”, go to 22 psi

  4. 3. Tailwheel • Replace mounting bolts often (say every 500 hours or so).

  5. 3. Tailwheel • Replace mounting bolts often (say every 500 hours or so). • Remove the tailwheel assembly and service/lubricate

  6. 3. Tailwheel • Replace mounting bolts often (say every 500 hours or so). • Remove the tailwheel assembly and service/lubricate • “Mouse” the steering springs

  7. 4. Tailspring • Shortest leaf spring on top, and dress any sharp edge.

  8. 4. Tailspring • Shortest leaf spring on top, and dress any sharp edge. • Ensure the springs are snug in the cast bracket

  9. 4. Tailspring • Shortest leaf spring on top, and dress any sharp edge. • Ensure the springs are snug in the cast bracket • If not, dress the springs to suit

  10. 5. Control shaft • Lubricate the universal joint…

  11. 5. Control shaft • Lubricate the universal joint… • …and the access hole on the sprocket shaft

  12. 6. Trim cable & system • Lubricate the access hole on the bronze trim shaft

  13. 6. Trim cable & system • Lubricate the access hole on the bronze trim shaft • Keep the cable and pulleys free from oils & grease

  14. 6. Trim cable & system • Lubricate the access hole on the bronze trim shaft • Keep the cable and pulleys free from oils & grease • Use a fine hacksaw blade to redefine the pulley vee

  15. 6. Trim cable & system • Lubricate the access hole on the bronze trim shaft • Keep the cable and pulleys free from oils & grease • Use a fine hacksaw blade to redefine the pulley vee • Use Rosin on the cable for extra grip

  16. 7. Jury Strut Bracket • Remove & check for broken thread • Grease the inside diameter & threads • Make sure a locknut is used

  17. 8. Spark Plugs • Top & tail the plugs (Source: TCM SIL 03-2B)

  18. 9. Intake Hoses • Check every oil change.

  19. 10. Transparencies • Lemon Pledge or wax for polishing • On the windscreen, only wipe in up-and-down motion, neverhorizontal or swirling

  20. This presentation available to download: www.taylorcraft.org.uk/topten.pps

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