737 NG brake unit rigs
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737 NG brake unit rigs
Do any of the rigs used to change the outer brake units on the 737 NG foul the u/c door when raising the unit onto the axle? The one we use was manufactured by UK company and does!
Would like to know if this is common problem.
Would like to know if this is common problem.
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737 NG brake unit rigs
The rigs we use to hoist Main breaks dont contact the gear door. However they were manufactured by local mechanics. they have wheels on them so you can transport them on the rig and then raise them for the brake change. However I have contacted the gear door on more than one occasion. " who put that door there!!"
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Was beginning to think no-one else changing 737 NG brake units!
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Challenge to you.... if you can lift one by hand I will donate £50 to a charity of your choice. They are by far the heaviest brake units in the world. (Unless anyone knows different!)
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Challenge to you.... if you can lift one by hand I will donate £50 to a charity of your choice. They are by far the heaviest brake units in the world. (Unless anyone knows different!)
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737 NG.... Not classic! Big difference! (As in weight, we have steel option not carbon units )
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I concur with the invisible man. The NG steel brake unit is without doubt the heaviest brake unit I've ever come across.
We currently use a wheel lift dolly with a wooden v block. Works OK but you've still got to lift the brake onto the v block.
Latest NG's are being delivered with carbon brake units.
We currently use a wheel lift dolly with a wooden v block. Works OK but you've still got to lift the brake onto the v block.
Latest NG's are being delivered with carbon brake units.
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Landing gear B747
Hi everybody,
I'm an Aerospace MSc student in Kingston University of London.
I'm working on a B747 landing gear project.
I need, if is possible, some images, photos and real dimensions in order to design with Cad/Cam the main parts (Wheels, brakes, piston, actuator...) and then assemble them.
If you have some info let me know, please.
Best
Andrea
I'm an Aerospace MSc student in Kingston University of London.
I'm working on a B747 landing gear project.
I need, if is possible, some images, photos and real dimensions in order to design with Cad/Cam the main parts (Wheels, brakes, piston, actuator...) and then assemble them.
If you have some info let me know, please.
Best
Andrea
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Use a small automotive engine lift crane with wheels and lift the brake with that using a 8 inch wide material sling that wraps around the brake and attaches to the crane hook, makes the job so easy, you will be smiling all the way! Cheap as too, and safe, no more head banging on that dam door.
