---------------------------------------------------------- Stratus-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 05/12/05:1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:43 AM - Re: reduction unit grease fitting (gary) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:43:33 AM PST US From: "gary" Subject: Re: Stratus-List: reduction unit grease fitting --> Stratus-List message posted by: "gary" > of course, please send me a picture. > > gary > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Don Walker" > To: "stratus-list" > Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 8:12 AM > Subject: Stratus-List: reduction unit grease fitting > > >> --> Stratus-List message posted by: "Don Walker" >> >> Well, I finally took a pic of the grease fitting installed on the upper >> hub of the Stratus reduction unit. Some of you asked about it, but I have >> been a long time having my camera with me when at the hangar...but a >> picture is available now for those who are interested...just ask. >> I have over 100 hours on it since the installation and all looks >> well. For those who were concerned about heat, it runs very cool. The >> bearings are simply a little warm to the touch after >> flying...surprisingly cool. There is a little residue that seeps out >> around the seal, but no mess. I have wiped it off two or three times over >> past 100 hrs. I have shot a couple of squirts of grease in at annual >> inspection...the second time today. Don Walker HDS TD 362 hrs. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >