In a message dated 25/01/2001 22:29:44 GMT Standard Time, shauns@hevanet.com
writes:
<< Parking the plane compresses the damper, which
retains its compressed shape for any length flight. Hence, the
undercarriage is undamped for the first 3/8" of wheel travel. >>
Yes Shaun, that's exactly it. Dampers on the Classic weren't obligatory
though I do have them so probably nothing is going to break. However it
doesn't alter the fact that the undercarriage cannot behave as designed.
Perhaps we should pre-compress them some more ? Only Europa can decide.
Perhaps the biggest shock is when your inspector says "why are these bolts
so loose !"
Graham G-EMIN
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