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Figure 5: To check the brake fluid: first remove the top cowl and then the red cap of the brake reservoir.
Figure 6: Checking the brake fluid level with a zip tie. Hold the zip tie by the reservoir after you dip it. The fluid (shiny part) is about an inch below the top, just where you want it.
Figure 7: You can replace a spark plug on the road if you have an extra one and some tools. From left, spark plug socket, extension, 3/8-inch socket wrench, torque wrench (to tighten plug), 7/8-inch wrench (to remove the ignition wire nut) and a spark plug.
Performing these checks before your travel day will reduce the chance of mechanical items going wrong on your trip. With just a little work, you can prevent the most common failures.
Paul Jensen owns a 2004 SR22 G2 and has been a COPA member since 2003. Since 2010, he has performed seven owner-assisted annuals (with a mechanic). He has a private pilot license with an instrument rating and has flown 1,760 hours. Paul lives in Highland Village, Texas.
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