I believe wheel bearing service yearly would be fine, maybe a little over kill but a good opportunity to clean and inspect for wear or damage and also gives a chance to check the main gear with the weight off the wheels.
I believe wheel bearing service yearly would be fine, maybe a little over kill but a good opportunity to clean and inspect for wear or damage and also gives a chance to check the main gear with the weight off the wheels.
Dan G.
Model IV 1200 - Tri-gear
Jabiru 2200
Flying
I remember way back in 1998 when I purchased my model 3. The previous owner supplied along with all the other paperwork, a Denney Aerocraft conditional inspection checklist that included main wheel bearings to be inspected and re-greased at each conditional. I've always followed that recommendation. You also get to check your axles and brakes at the same time.
DesertFox4
Admin.
7 Super Sport912 ULS Tri-gear
I do mine almost every year, and they never need it. I never do my trailer
wheels and they always need it, yet I've never killed a bearing ...
Regards,
Jeff
Those "big rocks and bent props" guys that land on the water with the big tires then roll up on a sand bars, may need to inspect and grease more often.
DesertFox4
Admin.
7 Super Sport912 ULS Tri-gear
...or if you run wheel skis in the snow.
IMO, I still think an annual inspection (at least) is easy and prudent.
Thanks for the input, I will repack next annual and see what I find
Dorsal ~~^~~
Series 7 - Tri-Gear
912 ULS Warp Drive
I use the stalube marine grease. you know the blue stuff. works great.