Re: Cracks on Landing Gear Frame

[Fred Fillinger <fillinger@ameritech.net>]

Hi, All --

Re my previous post on the spiral surface cracks under the brass
bearings, I can report they (after dressing out as described) they
passed a Magnaflux dye penetrant test.  In discussion with a gent long
experienced at this stuff, including designing/building a twin amphib,
et.al., it was believed that the cause was a lot of welding heat
necessary for a rather complex ass'y, residual stress-wise.  Something
to watch for, though, I think.

Regards,
Fred F., A063