Coopere
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So I was recently in a Seneca 1 for a cross country flight as well as a checkout on this model aircraft. During the flight I turned my head and looked at the stabilator only to discover that it was wobbling, sort of like a buffet, it was not rotating around its axis rather moving up and down vertically a small amount however was clearly visible.
I can only assume this is not normal, I did not notice anything odd during the walk around, however I have to admit next time I fly in that aircraft I will be looking at that stabilator very carefully.
I asked the question to the check out pilot he said its normal for that aircraft and likely the bushings are worn,
has anyone seen this before? as for feel from the control column it was perfectly stable no vibration or any indication this was going on
Flew my aztec yesterday took a look at my stabilator and its rock solid, no movement in cruise....
that Seneca flies all the time... lots of use and lots of hours
ideas? safe?
I can only assume this is not normal, I did not notice anything odd during the walk around, however I have to admit next time I fly in that aircraft I will be looking at that stabilator very carefully.
I asked the question to the check out pilot he said its normal for that aircraft and likely the bushings are worn,
has anyone seen this before? as for feel from the control column it was perfectly stable no vibration or any indication this was going on
Flew my aztec yesterday took a look at my stabilator and its rock solid, no movement in cruise....
that Seneca flies all the time... lots of use and lots of hours
ideas? safe?
