Blue Albatross
8th Jun 2011, 11:21
Hi All,
I'm the proud owner of a little Robin ATL. Lately I've noticed that the plane has a severe tendency to track left all the time, requiring application of a lot of right rudder/brake to keep her straight.
This tendency to veer off to the left is noticeable at all taxying speeds, and I am curious if this is a common trait of the ATL or not?
After my last flight, I checked the brakes on both sides. The right hand-side was hot (probably as a result of a lot of differential braking to keep the nose tracking straight) and the left side was cool. I had thought that the left side would also be hot, thinking that maybe the disc was sticking or rubbing against the pads.
Visual inspection does not show up anything....no fluid leaks, excessive wear, tyre creep etc, so am at a loss to understand why she's always veering to the left.
Thought I would ask the question and see what replies I got before I fly her over to the mechanics for them to take a look at her.
Any input would be gratefully received.
I'm the proud owner of a little Robin ATL. Lately I've noticed that the plane has a severe tendency to track left all the time, requiring application of a lot of right rudder/brake to keep her straight.
This tendency to veer off to the left is noticeable at all taxying speeds, and I am curious if this is a common trait of the ATL or not?
After my last flight, I checked the brakes on both sides. The right hand-side was hot (probably as a result of a lot of differential braking to keep the nose tracking straight) and the left side was cool. I had thought that the left side would also be hot, thinking that maybe the disc was sticking or rubbing against the pads.
Visual inspection does not show up anything....no fluid leaks, excessive wear, tyre creep etc, so am at a loss to understand why she's always veering to the left.
Thought I would ask the question and see what replies I got before I fly her over to the mechanics for them to take a look at her.
Any input would be gratefully received.