A Lieberman wrote in message ...
.... dont retract "on their own".

Beech Sundowner.

I will be talking to my A&P tomorrow, but just curious if anybody knows
whether I am talking major expense or something simple like a spring
that pulls the flaps up that came loose in the innards of the wings.

A gentle nudge on the outside and they go up. No rubbing or noises
noted.


I have found that a strong tailwind while doing a preflight will keep
my flaps down after the handle has been released. This is on a PA28.
Running the engine up will provide enough 'headwind' to release the
flaps.

-Nathan