Grip Friction
Hello there, I am new at this forum but it seems like there is a shortage of experienced Enstrom mechanics around for the enstrom lovers out there. As an enstrom AME, I have to say that most importantly, maintenance action to prevent ground rocking is to re-introduce factory grip friction about the flapping and lead-lag axis. That will control the blades and tracking will become predictable and efficient. The age old adjusting of the oleos is important but is more of a bandaid in my opinion because we don't always have the luxury of a flat landing area with just the right amount of friction for the skids to slide on.