Originally Posted by
LeadSled
Given the well known failure modes of C-210 gear, they were no all telling porkies.
Indeed, many year ago, after a number of "experiences" a long gone mate of mine had a big sheet of teflon (Ye!! with an E/0) fitted along the guts, and it worked.
Next time it happened, minimal damage from the gear up landing.
Tootle pip!!
Wish I had the Teflon sales concession for the Can’tberra bureaucracy.