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Old 10th Nov 2011, 18:00
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radken
 
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Have seen a/c sitting OG in mx with hydraulics on and w/o "safe'd" gear handles, i.e., "tagged." Have seen other techs working other systems run tests requiring movement of same handles, and w/o checking gears for pins or even asking around. Result? Nose goes to ground with surprising ease, noise, embarrassment, and, why sometimes, even causing a delay. Can't speak for 767 tho. As for the mains? The unlock would actuate, but the over center can't move. Something about 100 plus tons of weight just being a little too much for even 3500 psi to lift up and get those tires sliding.
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