[Dean Pichon]

Hi,

I just saw the post with the great photos of the aircraft on the ice in Norway. I noticed a couple of -4's without wheelpants. I would like to be able to remove my wheelpants for the winter, but am concerned about the gear leg fairings rotating/twisting on the gear as the wheelpant prevents rotation.

How are folks securing the gear leg fairings while the wheelpants are removed?





Thanks,

Dean

 

[Vac]

Securing Fairings

Hi Dean,

We have the "old-fashioned" two-piece metal leg fairings. The piano hinge on the aft end is safety wired in place. They have a small tab at the lower end that is secured to the end of the gear leg with a cushioned hose clamp. They work just fine sans wheel pants. The upper fairings remain in place to maintain alignment at the top, and the hose clamp/tight fit of the fairings does the same with the lower end. Fiberglass fairings can be secured in a similar manner.

Cheers,

Vac