 LS-4 Landing Gear question
On Apr 11, 6:42 am, David Kinsell <kins...@poboxyz.com> wrote:
> james.d.wynh...@saic.com wrote:
> > On Apr 7, 3:12 am, David Kinsell <kins...@poboxyz.com> wrote:
> >> james.d.wynh...@saic.com wrote:
> >>> >From the LS-4 maintenance manual:
> >>> "Inspect landing gear system for preset load at folding struts of 12 -
> >>> 15 kg (5.44 - 6.80 lbs)."
> >>> The error is repeated by the drawing of the the gear mechanism.
> >>> (where, incidentally, the pivot for the gear leg is drawn on the wrong
> >>> side).
> >>> Either the values are correct and the units of measure misapplied
> >>> (5.44 kg is 12 lbs), or the 12kg is correct, and they mis-converted to
> >>> pounds.
> >> They mis-converted to pounds force. I have a '4a manual where they
> >> 'fixed' the problem by eliminating that section altogether.
>
> >> -Dave
> > Thanks Dave,
> > In that case, I need to replace the strut. The breakover tension is
> > consistantly under 10Kg.
>
> > Jim
>
> Yep, sounds like it's time. Mine runs more like 40 pounds with a good strut.
>
> Speaking of misconversions, I notice Eastern Sailplane has one-click shopping
> for an ASH-26E at $115,700, or 142,000 euros. Seems like the first option
> is a better deal :-)
>
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....um, yeah. I'll take two.
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