REFLECTOR: How much hydraulic fluid in gear reservoir

[steve korney]

The reservoir will be lower when the actuators are fully extended...

Steve 

> From: iflylb at gmail.com
> Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:21:25 -0600
> To: 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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