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For: Brent Regan

Can you expand a little on how one would use solid lines on the LNC2  gear
actuators?  Specifically....how would one avoid a destructive flex in the
solid lines when the hyd actuators are moving ever so slightly while
retracting the mains/nose gear legs?  I can sort of see the mains could be
done this way but it seems the nose gear actuator is describing more arc in
its movement.
I think you are on to something here which could lead to eliminating most
of the bulkhead fittings, their attendant leaks, labor, weight and cost.
I have already eliminated the inboard gear door hydraulics(about eight
pounds) because mine are actuated with "dirt simple" stainless, telescoping
push rods and a bellcrank.  This system weighs 10oz per main gear with no
leaks....ever.

Jerry Grimmonpre'       LNC2        McHenry, IL

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