Jabiru/Bing Issue - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T06:54:44Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/jabiru-bing-issue?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI used safety wire to secure…tag:zenith.aero,2012-09-05:2606393:Comment:2367102012-09-05T16:43:16.449ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>I used safety wire to secure each end of the tubing ... just don't over-tighten it and cut the tubing.</p>
<p>I used safety wire to secure each end of the tubing ... just don't over-tighten it and cut the tubing.</p> His must have popped of durin…tag:zenith.aero,2012-09-05:2606393:Comment:2367652012-09-05T15:48:36.873ZDavid Gallagherhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DavidGallagher
<p>His must have popped of during cruise. My story starts on the ground. The connection at the Bing is to a very small stub fitting. I have knocked it off several times while doing work around that area. Once I knocked it off during my phase 1 flight test period, didn't know realize it, and went flying. Nothing out of the ordinary showed up during the run-up, and initial take-off, but on climb-out, I certainly noticed the engine was not happy. It was running rough, but running none the…</p>
<p>His must have popped of during cruise. My story starts on the ground. The connection at the Bing is to a very small stub fitting. I have knocked it off several times while doing work around that area. Once I knocked it off during my phase 1 flight test period, didn't know realize it, and went flying. Nothing out of the ordinary showed up during the run-up, and initial take-off, but on climb-out, I certainly noticed the engine was not happy. It was running rough, but running none the less. I turned back into the pattern and was able to make an uneventful landing. I checked undercowl and found this line popped off. I reconnected it and flew again immediately with no further problems. </p>
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<p>Indeed, the moral of the story is: secure that tube!</p>
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<p>Dave</p>