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I have landed twice with the dump valve closed and the nose gear not locked. The mains stayed down and locked both times.
From: "terrence o'neill" <troneill@charter.net>
Date: April 30, 2009 7:55:26 PM EDT
Here's an interesting quirk of the retract system, I think....
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If it is moved to closed, and the nosegear is not locked over-center... will aft pressure on touchdown unlock the mains too, damaging not only the prop/engine but also the gear and fuselage?
Terrence
L235/320 N211AL
Lorn
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