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ejessee
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 Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2010 3:41 pm Post subject: Main gear spacer failure -- a happy ending |
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Hello all,
On Saturday, I was able to install the new rubber spacers from Zenith, I flew her 220 miles home. Thus ends what is most likely the most stressful week I have had in aviation.
I want to present a few questions:
1. how do I determine the bolts are tight enough on the gear.
2. Should the gear "give" at all when braking. Mine still does... Not much.. but maybe its not tight enough.
I want to thank you all for your help. You will see that I used your suggestions during the work on Saturday. By the way, if you ever get a chance, stop in to KJFZ. Those are some fine people.
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graeme(at)coletoolcentre.
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| Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2010 4:13 pm Post subject: Main gear spacer failure -- a happy ending |
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As well as keeping an eye on the movement in you under carriage I see you
have a GSC propellor this is another thing you need to keep a close eye on.
Especially if it has ever been outside. Failures have happened and I think
500hrs replacement. any sign of movement corrosion of bolts etc replace
prop!
graemecns
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JohnDRead(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2010 4:15 pm Post subject: Main gear spacer failure -- a happy ending |
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Hi Jesse;
Nice job on the repair. You are one lucky guy. To give an opinion on your questions. I looked at the picture showing the urethane blocks - I torqued the clamp nuts to 90 in. lb. on my plane, this compressed the blocks a little. I would tighten the A3 bolts to the top limit of torque for that size of bolt to allow for the drag of the nylon lock - 25 in. lb. FWIW if you have the drawing set and other documentation for your aircraft I think for a small charge you can get the factory support. The construction standards are an excellent source of information.
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ejessee
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| Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 5:00 am Post subject: Re: Main gear spacer failure -- a happy ending |
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Thanks again for all your kind words and as always, for your help.
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