Recent content by texasmatt

No the bolt was not bend or worn down, it just simply backed out of the "nut-plate" that it was threaded into. The flap had zero play in it until this happened. So I don't think it was a wear issue unless you want to count the nut wearing out which is apparently what happened but who would have...

You guys are great. What I've learned (1) Thorough pre flights ALWAYS even if it's hangered and I'm the only person that flies it. Look at, touch, and move by hand everything that will be moving in flight. Got it. (2) This may not have been what caused the rough approach but I do know that it...

Thanks JM.

Ok so I can't put a hyperlink or a web address in a post without approval. I'll try this. Go to youtube and search G7DiVf3rk5I or Flap Push Rod. It's an 11 second video that shows the failure. I guess it could have been wind and I can't disagree because I only have 15 hours of flying but this...

N175PT - Thank you, "Asymetrical flap application" was the wording that I wasn't using when I was looking for information on this condition. After I used that I found a lot of info on it. You confirmed what I thought. It would have been an unlikely recovery. yetti - I fully understand what...

First time posting here but figured this would be the place to ask. I'm currently getting my private in Cherokee 140. I've finished my solo and duel cross country (just to give you an idea of where I am). Last week I flew with my instructor to a nearby airport. This particular day we had...