I would think steel isn't necessary. But what if we put a spherical bearing
in the end where the over center link meets the strut relieving the stress
of having less than perfect geometry? Would require a new link made. If
there's interest I know a machinist that could make that happen.
Jim

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Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 7:17 AM
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Subject: [LML] LNC2 over-center link

Fellow 320/360 owners, builders, and operators (and anyone else caring  to comment):

Does anyone out there think it is worth my while to have a nose gear  over-center link manufactured out of a different material?  Mark  Ravinski's unfortunate incident made me wonder.  I believe Mark  attributes his to time in service and perhaps poor maintenance.  it  seems the follow on posts mostly support that conclusion along with  possible installation problems.  I have investigated this enough to  know that it is a fairly expensive proposition especially without CAD  drawings.  I reviewed the archives and noted that someone was going to  produce them in steel and make them available way back when.  Does  anyone recall if that actually happened? Does anyone out there  actually have the CAD drawings?  Ross at Lancair was unable to help in  that regard.  Any interest in any sort of a group buy?  I hope to  fully utilize this little beauty if I ever get it done to include  landing on grass. That said, should I suck it up and get the part made  or am I being a total nervous Nelly?  Any and all comments welcome!

Thanks,

Steve Veach

75% done, 75% to go

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