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 Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 9:26 am Post subject: Main gear [bcc][faked-from][html-rem |
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HI JOHN, hows life??.
I have been around three different "on the ground" retracts. The first was a straight 560 in Caldwell Idaho, next was a 690B grand Renaissance with dash 10s (ouch) and the last a straight 500. In every case the pilot started an engine with the gear handle UP. There is no squat switch so you are correct, up they come. In all three cases the gear collapsed on the side that was started, resulting in a propeller strike in every case. I assume that this is because the gear most close to the operating hyd pump moves first?? Anyway, it can does and will happen again. Like you, I cant say why there would be a trend for one gear over the other, probably a coincidence. jb
| Quote: | That being said, I've heard of gear retracts happening on the ground. I'm certain that ONE engine by itself makes enough pressure to retract the gear at idle, as even during warmup at low RPM, my hydraulic system is steady at 1,000 PSI regardless of steering or flap actuation.
As far as right vs. left, I don't know the answer to that one... |
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