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Subject: Legacy main gear over center "strut"
From: Berni Breen <bbreen@cableone.net>
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Recently I noticed that the "strut" (small diameter piston like ones found o=
n automotive hoods or hatch backs to hold in the open position) that assists=
 the left main to stay in an over center position started leaking a bit of o=
il (I formerly thought these were gas charged).  As such, I ordered 2 new on=
es so I can replace both mains.  Can someone please offer a procedure for re=
moval and replacement of these two devices (pilot and co-pilot)?  I started m=
essing with it last night and quickly realized that I will have to move the g=
ear in order to extend the strut as it has considerable pressure within it a=
nd is partially compressed when the gear is in the down position.  I have ja=
cks and jack pads ready to go but need some guidance from someone that knows=
 the right way to get this job done.

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