REFLECTOR: Hydraulic system pressure

[John Dibble]

On 9/5/2013 11:38 PM, David Rene Dugas wrote:
> Since over center was mentioned the health of ones nitrogen over 
> center cylinder is important in function and safety when gear is down 
> although not in up position. Without it the bounce could easily negate 
> the over center linkage. I was adjusting my linkage yesterday and was 
> curious if the nose would collapse if the gear was retracted 6 inches 
> with occupants but no landing violence?
>
> René Dugas
> Apple the REALLY smart phone.
>
How would it get retracted 6"?  I think it would hold in that position.  
When my gear had an un-commanded retract after touchdown it reached a 
point where the force broke the attach bolt at the end of the cylinder rod.

John
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