diff --git a/src/beamShiftAxis.cpp b/src/beamShiftAxis.cpp
index 460790c..314b511 100644
--- a/src/beamShiftAxis.cpp
+++ b/src/beamShiftAxis.cpp
@@ -49,9 +49,6 @@ beamShiftAxis::beamShiftAxis(turboPmacController *pC, int axisNo)
     // function
     axes.push_back(this);
 
-    // Initialize all member variables
-    axisStatus_ = 0;
-
     // Provide initial values for some parameter library entries
     status = pC_->setIntegerParam(axisNo, pC_->rereadEncoderPosition(), 0);
     if (status != asynSuccess) {