It wasn't long ago that I got a call from an operator who was having precession errors and failures to erect on his gyro. It didn't take long for me to figure out that the cause of his issue was the result of the gyro not being allowed enough time (20 minutes) to spool-down before the aircraft was moved.
He stated his crew wasn't aware of this required spool-down time. This oversight unfortunately required a complete overhaul of the gyro, costing several thousand dollars.
We have written several articles and produced a few videos about the proper care and maintenance of a gyro. This may be a good time to share this information with all personnel tasked with aircraft movement/maintenance in your company. Below are links for your use. You can bookmark them for future reference.
(VIDEO) How To Care For Your Gyro: Proper Spool-Down Time
(Video) How to Care for Your Gyro: Handle Like Eggs
Proper Handling of Your Gyroscope
Critical Shipping Procedures When Transporting An Aircraft Gyroscope
What are Electrolytic Leveling Switches and Why Should You Care?
What Happens During an L-3 Vertical Gyro Overhaul?
Recommended Service Bulletins for L-3 Vertical Gyros
Recommended Service Bulletins for Honeywell Vertical and Directional Gyros
Webinar: The Importance of Engineering at Duncan Aviation
Talking To The Principal About Comparing Quotes
Webinar: Universal Avionics FMS Upgrades
Talking To The Principal About Cabin Management Obsolescence
Prizm Cabin LED Lighting Webinar