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Old 8th Jan 2017, 06:00
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AS365 is self centring and lockable for running landings / take offs but isn't locked for start up/shutdown.

The self centring uses two cams which engage as the oleo extends after take off - if the nosewheel isn't centred, the gear won't come up due to a microswitch.
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