Originally Posted by
AZFlyer
Normal to leave the refueling probe extended? (green cammie bug)
By the way, feel free to post as many Hornet photos as you want. My absolute most favorite airplane. bar none.
AZFlyer -
It can be out for any number of reasons having to do with inspections or maintenance actions required, but in this case the aircraft had come out of an aircraft wash (14 day inspection) and the probe is left out as part of the post-wash inspection so the CDI (Collateral Duty Inspector) can check things out (they usually use the Emergency Extension method too so that system gets the extra benefit of being checked for correct operation). In case of planned inflight refueling, they will also grease up the tip for easier insertion into the basket (
Please - no snickering!)
When the aircraft is started up and the HYD 2 system comes on line with the right engine - the probe will retract on its own as long as the switch is in the 'Retract' position.
USMCFLYR