Originally Posted by
spitfire66
I have a question about the tail wheel retract and gear doors. I have the air system hooked up to the tail wheel only and i am able to get 6 cycles max before being unable to extend against the tension of the tail wheel doors. I have 1 rubber band on 1 side and 2 on the other. Does this sound like it is performing normally, or should I be able to get more cycles?
Good morning.
I use one small spring for each gear door instead of the rubber bands.
Check the hinge alignment for binding as mentioned. You should get above 10 cycles with the large air tank...