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Old 23rd May 2001, 13:16
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Cornish Jack
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The Alternate gear actuation is by electric motors which drive the the uplock jaws through 180 degrees. The jaws are open ended - the uplock roller drops out and the gear drops under gravity and air loads. Same type of system for both Wing and Nose and Body.