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That time a Cessna 172's nose gear collapsed on the ramp in Daytona
I was doing a pre-flight at Daytona Beach International last year when I saw a 172's nose gear just fold on the taxiway. The pilot was fine, but the prop strike was ugly. It made me really think about how much we trust those oleo strut inspections versus maybe pushing for more frequent detailed checks. What's your shop's policy on gear overhauls for trainers that get beat up?
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amy_bailey862d ago
Yeah that "oleo strut inspections" thing is real. We started pulling the gear on our trainers every 500 hours for a full look, not just the visual. Found a couple hairline cracks that way.
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price.nora2d ago
Used to think it was overkill, but you're right.
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