REFLECTOR: Speed Brake

[John Dibble]

Thanks.  I'll start looking.

John

On 7/17/2013 2:38 PM, Scott Baker wrote:
> Hello John,
> Unless your aircraft has something other than standard factory 
> equipment, the speed brake is operated by an electric linear actuator 
> (no hydraulics).
> The speed brake actuator opening in the floor of the aircraft is 
> serving as an exit place for a leak in the hydraulic system.
> Remove the keel cover(s) and keel inspection plates - grab a 
> flashlight, mirror, and clean rag - and begin searching for puddles 
> and drips.
> If you are lucky, it will be a loose hose fitting.  If the cause is 
> bad cylinder seal, it is reasonably easy to fix.  This will likely 
> involve removing the cylinder from the aircraft for service.
> Good luck!
> Scott B.
>
> On 7/17/2013 2:52 PM, John Dibble wrote:
>> A small amount of hydraulic fluid is leaking at the back side of my 
>> speed brake.  Looking on the inside it seems to originate where the 
>> "cylinder" connects to the brake.  Does the speed brake use hydraulic 
>> fluid?  If so, does it come from the retract system, or is it separate?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> John
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