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Old 7th November 2005 | 11:34
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The lower Vlo speed for retraction may also be linked to the fact that with a retracting gear the nose gear actuator has to slow down the movement more than it has to assist it. At 133 knots the airflow may be pushing the actuator in at a larger (flow) rate than the system can handle.
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