Posted by Ray Phillips on Sunday, January 20, 2013 @ 09:11 AM:
Could someone post some pictures or drawings of the RF5B landing gear mechanism. Our has play in the fore and aft direction and our mechanic wants us to check it out when we replace the tire. I have seen some old posts, but a drawing or picture would help us understand what we are looking for. Our mechanic has suggested the gear down stop blocks may have become worn and need to be resurfaced, but I am thinking it may be something else.
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Posted by Collin on Monday, January 21, 2013 @ 03:32 PM:
Hi Ray,
Make sure the tire is not to big. Another RF owner had installed a little bit larger tire and it stuck on the first flight and had to land with the gear up.
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Posted by eugenio on Monday, January 21, 2013 @ 04:18 PM:
Usually the play is between the half moon slots on the side of the undercarriage and the locking fork that engages in the slots. If you want the drawings you should ask to Michel Leblanc, CFI International (France) President.
You will need the drawing 5.40.01 (Undercarriage arrangement), 5.40.15 (The two halfmoon), and 5.40.57 (The locking fork). Take also care of the small spring that locks the safety lock of the system.
Eugenio
Posted by Ray Phillips on Monday, January 21, 2013 @ 04:47 PM:
Thanks, how do we contact Michel?
Play was noted while on jacks for a retract test.
Tire is 600 x 6, plan on the same size. I will do a retract test and make sure we have clearance, thanks.
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Posted by Collin on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 @ 08:55 PM:
Hi Ray,
I emailed you Michel email address.
Tire sizes will very from brand to brand.
Collin
Posted by Ray Phillips on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 @ 08:59 PM:
Thanks,
What brand of tire have you had the best luck with?
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Posted by Collin on Monday, January 28, 2013 @ 06:38 PM:
Hi Ray,
On my RF5B it has Goodyear Flight Special II
Collin
