Hi,
Have a 1994 201J. 1640TT. Electric Globe cowl flap motor removed for overhaul by Allied Motion in AL, I guess. (Was occasionally tripping breaker, now will only run for <1 sec and trips breaker; both directions. Slight burnt elec odor from motor when disassembled. Checked & cleaned connections).
Anyway, with the motor out, how much resistance should be on the cowl flap rigging? Maintenance Manual 71-13-02 doesn't mention. Mine seems to have resistance in both directions. Maybe 3-4 pounds worth? I realize air resistance to open flaps is probably more, but just wondering if too much caused motor to wear?
BTW, are shops & mechanics everywhere in the country as busy as they are here in SoCal? Wow. Frustrating.
Thanks!!!
-Joe
KCCB