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Bill,
It has been a problem and is in the archives. I had some
springs made same material and from original blueprint. I supplied several other
builders with them.
I may have a few sets around if interested. Check out what
Lancair wants for them.
Contact me of list.
Bucky Whittier
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 11:03
AM
Subject: [LML] LNC2 landing gear
over-center springs
I've just discovered that both left and right gear over-center
springs on my 320 are broken. I've got just under 600 hours on the plane.
Obviously they should have been on my preflight inspection checklist.
I
discovered the broken springs while investigating a reluctance of the left
main to do a gravity drop to down and locked position. I was a good eight
hours into the project when I noticed that the springs didn't look quite
right.
I've thought of replacing them each annual, but think a better
answer is to check them each preflight. It is very easy to check
visually.
Has anyone else had this problem.
Bill
Kennedy
N42BK
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