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Old 23rd Mar 2014, 21:02
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dixi188
 
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On the A300B-4, IIRC Eastern Airlines had the Main wheels on longer axles than other operators. This was known as La Guardia gear presumably due to lower pavement strength at that airport. The gear doors had small blisters to allow for the wider spaced wheels.
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