REFLECTOR:Gear socket

John Dibble reflector@tvbf.org
Sat, 11 Oct 2003 17:14:07 -0400


I don't think the side play affects the overcenter bar, but I had a similar problem
and I had to bend the microswitch a bit to get better contact with the safety bar.
I'm not concerned about the rougher ride for me, but I think it might be to rough for
the plane.
John

Dave Nelson wrote:

> I'm actually dealing with the opposite problem.  I've seen my main gear
> warning light flash more and more frequently, in particular as I'm rounding
> a corner.  The problem appears to be too much side play in the gear legs
> (actually between the gear legs and the socket), which allows the overcenter
> "safety" bar to giggle enough to key the down lock microswitch.
>
> I think it's pretty important to keep that from happening, even if that
> means a rougher ride while taxiing.