Makes me wonder if it wasn't an engine mount problem instead of the nose strut. That's quite a nose wheel shimmy. We're all happy for you that it wasn't worse.

> To: lml@lancaironline.net
> Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 22:40:50 -0400
> From: ptackabury@aol.com
> Subject: [LML] Now for something completely different
>
> How 'bout something re: LIV rather than personal etiquette, scripture,
> other's misfortunes and the Hanoi Hilton. As the keenly aware out there
> may remember, I have a LIV that was, up until 23 Jun a screaming joy
> with no problems. And then while landing in Fort Morgan, CO to visit my
> brother, I had a nose wheel shimmy that destroyed the motor mount
> (broken in at least 4 places), strut, fork, trailing links and over
> center gas spring, along with associated hardware and the bottom
> cowling. The only good news was the strut didn't fold, although I still
> do not know how it remained upright. Michelle and Kim at Lancair were
> fabulous and had replacement hardware to me on Friday the 26th. My
> brother and I have been rebuilding ever since. We have now replaced the
> main parts and are rigging the engine to fit the cowling in hopes of a
> flight back to CA (home/Chino) this weekend where the final redo will
> take place.
> Some observations: I think the strut was OK--it was about 6 years old
> but looked fine. I now have the new strut Lancair is building so maybe
> something was wrong with the old ECCO model. The engine mount just
> disintegrated so maybe it had some cracks i missed during the Jan
> annual--certainly that will be a major focus in all future cowl
> removals. So learn what you will from this msg--question as you wish
> and I will offer what I can. But be assured this incident had nothing
> to do with my dual LSE ignition system...
> paul, N94PT, reluctant rebuilder
>
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