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joewcasey
07-12-2009, 12:29 AM
So I pulled the airplane out of the hangar to go to Detroit Lakes this morning, and heard a light clicking sound coming from the right main. Sounded like you were popping bubble wrap. It was roughly 1-2 clicks per revolution. Was still doing it when we got back, no worse, no better. A friend suggested a wheel bearing, any thoughts?

Steve Pierce
07-12-2009, 07:35 AM
Probably the brake contacting slightly.

Frank Green
07-12-2009, 07:48 AM
If you still have the drum brakes it could be a broken spring. I would definitely remove the wheel and tire for a check before next flight.

jay heil
07-12-2009, 11:04 AM
Detroit Lakes hmmm are you from minnesota?

joewcasey
07-12-2009, 02:12 PM
Nah, just live next door.

joewcasey
07-13-2009, 12:23 PM
Ended up being a loose wheel weight. 97 cents and it was fixed, I like that.