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Old 27th Dec 2008, 00:18
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The Cessna 210 used to have main gear doors, but they were done away with on later models.

No real need for them because apparently, like BOAC suggested, the airflow is not as 'critical' back there, and as such there was no real benefit of having a smooth surface for the air to flow over.

Also saved a few kilos, less to go wrong.
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