REFLECTOR: velocity website changes.

[Mike Dawson]

Thanks....nice catch!
Mike

--- gattenby at tulsaconnect.com wrote:

> 
> Hey I was surfing the Velocity website... Builders 
> section,
> and read the following.
> I guess that since it's not a KPC that it didn't
> triger 
> the flags that
> have been set up.
> 
> 
> 
> Noel
> 
> 
> 
> Maintenance Alert – May 18, 2007
> 
> Main landing gear attachment hardware – all models
> 
> Following the recent inspection of several Velocity 
> aircraft, a builder has reported finding loose lock
> nut(s) 
> on the main landing gear bolt(s).  The locknut
> serves to 
> retain the main gear bolt in its proper position. 
>  Velocity does not recommend a torque value for the
> lock 
> nut.  The lock nut should be snug, but not tight. 
>  Velocity recently changed the specifications of the
> lock 
> nut from a nylock style nut to an all-metal locknut 
> design.  Customers who wish the all-metal lock nut
> will be 
> provided with replacement hardware at no charge. 
> For 
> Velocity owners with operational aircraft, we
> request they 
> make an inspection of the main gear bolt and nut,
> and 
> please report if the Nylon lock nut has experienced
> damage 
> due to heat, or if the nut has become loose.
> 
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