How do I actually check these? Ive always just grabbed them and shook really hard. If I hear no rattle or feel no give I figure they are ok. Is this correct? How do you check your struts?
- Does it have two wing struts? Yes? Ok then.
- Are the wing struts connected to the wings? Yes? Ok then.
- Are the other ends of the struts connected to the fuselage? Yes? Ok then.
- Have a small pull of the struts. Do they move? No? Ok then.
And is it true that if the nose wheel strut is more than 3 fingers extended its ok? I know from line that if the scissors are pretty much bottomed out its a problem...but whats the general rule on that? Thanks!
- Nose strut should be extended 3 or 4 fingers height as a guideline.
- Some compress the strut by pulling down on the root of the prop while blocking the nose wheel with their foot. The rebound can then be checked for smoothness.