Common 180 issues
Common 180 issues
There are many common problems that come to to mind that a 70 year old aircraft have.
Engine Mount Firewall Bushings
These rubber bushing always wear out and if not caught in time can wallow out the firewall bushing hole and cause the engine to sag. I have seen engine sag so bad that the engine will rub the cowling. Check to see how your prop spinner lines up with the cowl. I will replace the…
Brake Master Cylinder
After many years of standing on the brakes sometimes things just brake, a common place is at the bottom of the brake master cylinder.
Toe in and Camber
This is something we all should do when it seems we can not keep the old bird straight.