REFLECTOR: How much hydraulic fluid in gear reservoir

[Laurence Coen]

If you over fill the reservoir it will overflow when you raise the gear. 
You will notice this when you park the plane and the overflow dribbles out. 
Been  there and done that.

Larry Coen
N136LC

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From: "Mike Wilson" <iflylb at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 4:21 PM
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Subject: REFLECTOR: How much hydraulic fluid in gear reservoir

> I have not flown my plane in over six months until recently. During the 
> down time a small circle of hydraulic fluid appeared just behind the nose 
> gear tire. I checked the gear reservoir as well as the reservoir for the 
> brakes and could not find a leak anywhere. I thoroughly cleaned all 
> surfaces in hopes to see leak evidence over the next flight involving gear 
> activity. I have flown her 3 times and the gear and brakes are fine and no 
> further evidence of leaks.
>
> Now Im in a quandary as to what to check next. Here are my questions.
>
> How much fluid should be in the gear reservoir?
>
> What type of hydraulic fluid should I use?
>
> Can I add hydraulic fluid into the existing fluid or should I completely 
> drain and refill?
>
> When is the reservoir more full, gear up or down? ( I know that was is 
> dumb but I really don't know).
>
>
> This list is invaluable and I thank everyone for their help.
>
> Mike Wilson
> N99KT
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