Cpt_Kirk
En-Route
Anyone ever have any issues where the parking brake will not release in the SR22? The airplane will move slightly under high power. Brakes did not overtemp. Previous flight was normal and well within limitations.
Fixed yet?
Yes, it was fixed the next morning. 2.5 hours of labor.
The cable stretched and over-centered the valve. He fixed it but noted it as an inferior design and only a matter of time before it happens to another unsuspecting victim. Flew home uneventfully.
I'm guessing that's a wire wound sheath type "lawn mower-like" cable. These types of cables are common on carb heat controls and even some firewall fuel shutoff valves. The latter one can cause engine stoppage if something slips.
I'm guessing that's a wire wound sheath type "lawn mower-like" cable. These types of cables are common on carb heat controls and even some firewall fuel shutoff valves. The latter one can cause engine stoppage if something slips.