REFLECTOR: Blue spring mono-shocks (RG aircraft)

Scott Baker sbakr at comcast.net
Thu Jul 5 11:36:29 CDT 2007


Later today Velocity, Inc. will be issuing a Safety Bulletin regarding a 
possible problem with the nose gear mono-shock on retract gear Velocity 
models.
The warning only affects mono-shocks with a blue-color spring.  This 
mono-shock comes from a new supplier (since March of 2007).  Mono shocks 
shipped prior to March 2007 and all mono-shocks that are black in color with 
a red spring are okay - and are not affected by the warning.
This morning news came to us from a builder who installed the blue spring 
mono-shock that the shock broke during gear cycle tests.
The broken shock is on its way back to Velocity for inspection and 
evaluation.
In the meanwhile, Velocity recommends that all RG aircraft with the blue 
mono-shock be grounded until the cause of the problem can be determined.
Thanks,
Scott B.



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