When I tested my outriggers locking, the the aircraft jacked up on the
ground, they worked fine. But I think they only locked when I slowed below the
gear retraction speed - I heard a distinct knock which I assume was the locking
taking place when the aircraft slowed to near approach speed. I believe the
drag at higher speed was keeping the outriggers held back and only when the
speed reduced did gravity kick in and they locked.
So, I would recommend checking that they lock down on the ground with some
back pressure on the outriggers - I attached a bungee to the outrigger wheel
and pulled it back during the ground test. Sure enough, no locking until the
back pressure was reduced. Once adjusted all working fine and no problems
since.
Roddy Kesterton
G-IKRK
In a message dated 22/09/2007 20:16:20 GMT Standard Time,
paul.mcallister@qia.net writes:
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister"
<paul.mcallister@qia.net>
Hi all,
Today I landed my Europa and the port outrigger had not locked down. As the
airspeed decayed I guessed what had happened and tried to keep the wing off,
over corrected and ground looped it. Exit one prop. Fortunately it was a
windless day so I wasn't trying to fight too many other variables.
So... it looks like gear down and locked lights might be in order. I know
some people have fitted them in the past.
Paul
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