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In a message dated 1/23/2003 6:56:30 PM Central Standard Time, RWolf99@aol.com writes:
so the gas strut loads don't go into the rod end at all.
Rob,
You are right. The actuator pull is against the gas spring, but behind the link articulation.
However, the only thing that keeps the nose gear from collapsing forward whilst parked, taxiing and landing is that bolt thru the tabs and link. It is that same combination that is holding the nose gear up in flight. Again, the problem is the wear on the tab holes which leads to advancing the rake (and changing the trail/caster characteristics) which leads to more wear which leads to........
Scott Krueger
N92EX
Still landing without a worry!
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