Periodically we all do a emergency gear extension test, right?   Here is a way to check you nose gear gas spring at the same time. 

 

Instead of slowing to 80 kt before opening the dump valve,  pull the pump breaker(s) and slow to 120 kt.   Open the dump valve and gradually let the speed bleed off.  Note when the nose gear down light comes on.   As the spring gets weaker you will have to go slower before the light comes on.  

 

On my last test the light came on at 92 KIAS.

 

Bob Belshe
Moraga, CA
Lancair 235/320  
http://home.comcast.net/~rbelshe/

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