MAINTENANCE
A properly designed pneumatic system is easily maintained.
With adequate air filtration along with an oil injection
source, the circulating air both cleans and lubricates
all of the internal components of the system. All one
needs to do occasionally is to add a bit of oil which
is simple and quickly accomplished.
A hydraulic system, on the other hand, can be a bit of
a headache. The lines require bleeding at periodic intervals
in order to remove air bubbles. Also, there are electrical
components which from time to time need attention. In the
salt air, these electrical components are easily maintained
than on land, and consequently, are prone to a higher incidence
of malfunctioning. In addition, because of the high pressure
characterizing an hydraulic system, the lines must be more
carefull inspected at frequent intervals to detect possible
problems before they occur.
None of this is true with a pneumatic system. There are no
electrical components to malfunction. The lines, being under
very low pressure, are far less likely to rupture. Finally,
the lines require no bleeding to remove air bubbles because the
source of the power for the system is air itself. Thus, the
pneumatic stabilization system is unquestionably the most easily
maintained, and is virtually trouble free.
Now that we have explored the differences between hydraulic and
pneumatic systems, lets examine another interesting difference
between the Gyro-Gale system .and its major competitors, namely
the famous "Break-away Fin".
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