From: "Marvin Kaye" <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [LML] ES Landing Gear Problem
To: lml
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 12:29:46 -0400
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Posted for "Jim Scales" <joscales98@hotmail.com>:

  Leon,
  I had the same problem.  At least as bad as yours.  My gear legs were loose
in the attachment bracket in the fuselage as well as loose at the spindle end.
  
  I removed both legs and had a local machine shop knurl both ends to increase
the OD.
  
  This seemed to make the problem go away.
  
  However, during my annual in May, I discovered that the left spindle had
loosened again.  I installed shim stock to remove the play and so far the
problem seems solved.  Won't know if the solution is permanent for a while.
  Will be checking periodically.
  
  Unlike your situation, my problem was a severe vibration at a certain speed
during taxi or during roll out after landing.  The things I did to tighten up
the gear assemblies have nearly eliminated that problem completely.
  
  I don't know if it is a fleet problem.  Hard to believe my problem was an
isolated incident.  If you would like to discuss this further, you can email
me directly.  Hope this helps.
  
  Jim Scales
  Angels Playmate
  N98AF