http://www.aroundthepattern.com/aircraft-maintenance/globe-swift-actuator-rebuild/ Ramblings about flying for fun and profit. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:39:33 -0800 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.aroundthepattern.com/aircraft-maintenance/globe-swift-actuator-rebuild/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Globe Swift Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild | aroundthepattern.com Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:41:52 +0000 http://www.aroundthepattern.com/?p=35#comment-34 [...] I finished the rebuilding of the Swift landing gear struts, actuators and downlocks I thought I was finished with the hydraulic system for a while. Not [...] [...] I finished the rebuilding of the Swift landing gear struts, actuators and downlocks I thought I was finished with the hydraulic system for a while. Not [...]

]]> http://www.aroundthepattern.com/aircraft-maintenance/globe-swift-actuator-rebuild/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Tracy Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:21:19 +0000 http://www.aroundthepattern.com/?p=35#comment-33 All very good points, Dick. Thanks for the input. All very good points, Dick. Thanks for the input.

]]> http://www.aroundthepattern.com/aircraft-maintenance/globe-swift-actuator-rebuild/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Dick Aaron Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:34:45 +0000 http://www.aroundthepattern.com/?p=35#comment-32 It should be mentioned to check the cylinder surface near the end-cap for pitting. This can be caused by water in the hydraulic fluid as it will tend to accumulate there. Prudent use of very fine emory or crocous cloth has been suggested to resolve any leakage. But use with caution; removal of more than a few thousanths may defeat the O-ring seal. Check with Swift Association archives on web for info. It should be mentioned to check the cylinder surface near the end-cap for pitting. This can be caused by water in the hydraulic fluid as it will tend to accumulate there. Prudent use of very fine emory or crocous cloth has been suggested to resolve any leakage. But use with caution; removal of more than a few thousanths may defeat the O-ring seal. Check with Swift Association archives on web for info.

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