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Engine Issues
History I originally purchased a refurbished Lycoming engine from an engine supplier who is very closely affiliated with the Bearhawk...
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Loss of Elevator Authority at forward CG
When at a CG forward of approximately 14" and at very low airspeeds, there may be insufficient airflow over the tailplane and elevators...
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Landing Gear Oleo Streamlined Struts
History : A number of Bearhawk aircraft that were fitted with the original streamlined Oleo Landing Gear strut have experienced gear...
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Pitch Trim Tab linkages
Several 4-place model owners have reported movement in the pitch trim tab linkages at the front bushing. One of the higher time Bearhawk...
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Flap Limit speeds and Maximum angles
Bearhawk designer Bob Barrows issued an engineering notice HERE. It is understood that the notice applies to those models with larger...
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Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an ever-present risk for all light aircraft. A number of Bearhawk builders have reported difficulty in preventing...
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Accident Database Search
The easiest way to search aircraft accidents is at Aviation Safety Network . Each report has a link to the relevant NTSB file. This...
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Loss of Directional Control on Landing
The Bearhawk is a well mannered aircraft among tail-draggers. However tail-draggers as a group are more challenging to handle during...
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Fuel Selectors
Related topics: Bearhawk fuel system and Fuel Management Rudder and Yaw Sensitivity Uncoordinated Flight Most Bearhawks have a fuel...
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Uncoordinated Flight
Related topics: Fuel Selectors Yaw Sensitivity Fuel System and Fuel Management Uncoordinated flight will effect all aircraft types,...
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Rear Longeron
Several pilots have reported deformed lower aft longerons. It is not uncommon for taildragger aircraft being used off-airport to...
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Tail-plane Struts
Several owners have reported broken tailplane struts with a fracture point at the lower threads. It's a good place to cast a vigilant eye...
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Fuel Caps
A number of owners reported losing fuel caps in flight. Early on I discovered a fuel cap missing on my aircraft. While flying with...
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