REFLECTOR: Aro-Tek Nose gear door cylinder

[Jones Nick]

I switched over to the mechanical for space reasons. I needed the space in the keel where the sequence valve was mounted. When I removed the cylinder, it had just started leaking. If you are careful about the installation, the mechanical seems to be simpler. I cannot say too much as mine is not flying yet, but from a maintenance standpoint, it sure cleans up the plumbing and simplifies the installation, and saves weight to boot!

Best regards,

Nick and Connie Jones
Velocity XL-RG
N10CN
99% done 90% to go

From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of Darrell & Nora Kufalk
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 8:14 PM
To: reflector at tvbf.org
Subject: REFLECTOR: Aro-Tek Nose gear door cylinder

My Aro-Tek nose gear door cylinder started leaking about a month ago.  I called Velocity parts today and they said they can't get rebuild kits these older style cylinders any more.  I took it apart tonight and there are special piston and rod seals in it.  I was hoping for just a few o-rings.

I wanted to switch over to the mechanical actuator system but Scott Swing talked me out of it a while back.  He said it's not perfected yet.  What are my other options?

Darrell



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