Hey Bob: The proper servicing of the nose strut is to have the fluid
approximately 6 inches below the plug on the measuring cable (with weight on
the
gear). I believe originally there were green marks at the 6 inch point and red
at about 9 inches. Unfortunately the hydraulic fluid takes the marks off.
The new rudder bell crank has a nylon (or something that looks like
nylon) bushing and does not require any lubrication. The modification was to
put
a hole in the top of the stabilizer over the rudder bell crank, plug the
bottom hole of the hollow shaft, and lubricate (oil) it. I do not have the
part
numbers of the new bell crank, but you should be able to tell by looking if it
is the new or the old style.
Most Ercoupes have removed the aileron counterweights. This requires a
little less play in the ailerons than is allowed with the balance weights. In
addition, there is an AD that requires inspection of the balance weights
every 25 hours and a different one at 100 hours.
If you do not already have all the publications, I strongly recommend
that you call John at Skyport and have him send you the Service Bulletins,
Parts book and Maintenance manual. ( 800-624-5312)
Lynn Nelsen
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