Compass Overhaul

[srf471]

The compass on my L2M has taken to spinning wildly while in flight. Does anyone have any recommendations as to where I can send it to be overhauled?

Thanks

Nick Preble
N58075
N471F

[lktiller]

Re: Compass Overhaul

wonder if the earth's magnetic field is getting ready to flip?
Like it did a few years ago when they changed the numbers on three of the major airports in my area.......

[mhorowit]

Re: Compass Overhaul

wonder if the earth's magnetic field is getting ready to flip?

Oh, like dogs howling and horses getting restless just before an earthquake, Nick's compass is likewise a warning! - Mike

[mulwyk]

Re: Compass Overhaul

Nick:

Seriously...they spin like that when the compass has no fluid in it. You can get a kit from Wag aero or Spruce for a few dollars that has fluid and new gaskets. Easy fix.

If you need a quick temporary fix...some folks have been known to just add fluid (mineral spirits or paint thinner). A slow leak will need a refill again in a month or a year.

Bob Gustafson

[Robert Lees]

Re: Compass Overhaul

Johnson's baby oil is better, or white kerosine

[Victor Gisclair]

Re: Compass Overhaul

I had a compass that did that once. The magnet in the compass where loose and would rotate causing the compass to spin.