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From: "dfs" <dfs@gateway.net>
To: "Lancair List" <lancair.list@olsusa.com>
Subject: LNC2 - Magnetic flap limit switches
Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2000 22:38:54 -0700
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Angier - I'm not aware of a SB regarding the magnetic limit switches since I
haven't heard until recently that anyone else has had the problem, e.g., the
magnetic rod slipping past the switch set-point.

The fix should be quite easy, however, until I have the time to install the
micro switches, I just make sure to double check the flap travel after
running them to full reflex during my pre-flight. I also carry the tools to
fix things if it all jams up out in the boonies - a long handled screwdriver
(to pry the pin out of the end of the actuator and the flap lever), a
magnetic pick-up (because at least half the time, the safety clip falls down
where fingers can't reach) and the necessary tools to open the rear
pushrod/flap lever cover (on mine, that's a #2 Phillips).

Maybe this should be a SB, but on the other hand, it seems to only have
happened to a couple of airplanes.

If it were me and I was at the stage where I was wiring the circuit, I'd put
in the physically actuated switch. I don't know why the magnetic switch gets
fooled every so often, but it does.

Dan Schaefer

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