Re: Leaking strut

John Ellis · Post by **John Ellis** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 6:50 pm

'Good Evening

Does anyone know where to find how much oil should be in the struts of PT-19.

The plane is 125 miles from my shop with a strut leaking. I had them remove the cover and check the oil level on the dip stick.

Called back saying it was about half way up on the stick.

Thinking this may be problem, have never had one leak before.

Your help is appreciated,

John

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Steve Link · Post by **Steve Link** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:59 pm

'Can you gauge it against the other strut that isn't leaking for a quick fix?

----- Original Message -----
From: John Ellis
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
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Subject: [fairchildclub] Leaking strut

Good Evening

Does anyone know where to find how much oil should be in the struts of PT-19.

The plane is 125 miles from my shop with a strut leaking. I had them remove the cover and check the oil level on the dip stick.

Called back saying it was about half way up on the stick.

Thinking this may be problem, have never had one leak before.

Your help is appreciated,

John

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basinaviation · Post by **basinaviation** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:32 pm

'Hello John,
There should be a line scribed on the dipstick to show you a full indication. As far as the leak goes, my leak turned out to be from the gasket (or lack thereof) under the dipstick nut. It turned out when I landed, some fluid would push out the top and then run down the body of the strut.

I don't know where your leak is but it may be worth a quick look.

David Junker
541-331-7290
PT 19B

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> Can you gauge it against the other strut that isn't leaking for a quick fix?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: John Ellis
> To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 7:50 PM
> Subject: [fairchildclub] Leaking strut
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> Good Evening
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> Does anyone know where to find how much oil should be in the struts of PT-19.
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> The plane is 125 miles from my shop with a strut leaking. I had them remove the cover and check the oil level on the dip stick.
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> Called back saying it was about half way up on the stick.
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> Thinking this may be problem, have never had one leak before.
>
> Your help is appreciated,
>
> John
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