I did more than a "little" left and right rudder, and could not get the left gear to lock down. With the new springs, both mains gravity drop and lock without any yawing. I'd strongly suggest new springs if yours have broken.

> To: lml@lancaironline.net
> Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 00:43:32 -0400
> From: lorn@dynacomm.us
> Subject: [LML] Re: LNC2 landing gear over-center springs
>
> Bill,
>
> I have 1,700 hours on my plane and have never had a problem with the over-center springs.
>
> Something else may be wrong.
>
> On a gravity drop, a little left and right rudder should get the gear down all of the way.
>
> Keep doing that preflight check.
>
> Lorn
>
> > From: Bill Kennedy <bill_kennedy_3@hotmail.com>
> > Date: April 30, 2010 2:03:18 PM EDT
> >
> > 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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> LNC2, FB90/92, O-320-D1F, 1,700 hrs, N31161, Y47, SE Michigan
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