Return-Path: Received: from pop3.olsusa.com ([63.150.212.2] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 3.5.1) with ESMTP id 996004 for rob@logan.com; Mon, 24 Dec 2001 10:05:13 -0500 Received: from smtp.olsusa.com ([63.150.212.3]) by pop3.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-71866U8000L800S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Mon, 24 Dec 2001 10:02:07 -0500 Received: from ws-01.olsusa.com ([207.30.195.102]) by smtp.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-71866U8000L800S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Mon, 24 Dec 2001 10:01:20 -0500 Message-Id: <5.1.0.14.2.20011224100221.026b27a0@pop3.olsusa.com> Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 10:02:56 -0500 To: lancair.list@olsusa.com From: Marvin Kaye Subject: Re: Inoperable Flaps Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Reply-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> Posted for N295VV@aol.com: Pete, Sounds like water froze up in the flap clearance opening. I think this calls for an inspection now, even if they have released with the higher temperature. Check your rods for bending, and your rod ends for security. Check your assembly in the gear box to make sure there is no cracking or parting. Now, for the prevention in the future. In the winter when water is present along with freezing temperatures, you may want to take a couple of large cans spray de-icer along and spray close contact areas before flight. Spray de-icer also works quite well to remove frost from the wings. It is the thrifty man's version of the TKS glycol weep system. David Jones >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://members.olsusa.com/mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please remember that purchases from the Builders' Bookstore assist with the management of the LML. Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>