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Old 7th Jul 2006, 21:09
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HOVIS
 
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Happens a lot.

Corroded and fatigued pins is a common cause. As is fitting the wrong size steering lockout pin.

Groundhogbhx
The BA 737-200s had the lockout valve retrofitted after one too many incidents. "A pumps off " etc. Or was it B pumps, I forget, it was a long time ago.....
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