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Squeaky wheels on larger airplanes - 10/3/2012 5:36 PM   
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Status: offline 		When I flew in my first IMAC competition this summer I noticed that a lot of the larger planes have squeaky wheels.

What's the cause? Is there a solution?


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RE: Squeaky wheels on larger airplanes - 10/3/2012 9:03 PM   
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RE: Squeaky wheels on larger airplanes - 10/4/2012 1:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		The larger planes are bigger and heavier, puts more stress on the plastic wheel collars....and lack of oil and grease. My 30% have squeaky wheels also.

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RE: Squeaky wheels on larger airplanes - 10/4/2012 2:25 AM   
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ORIGINAL: grosbeak

When I flew in my first IMAC competition this summer I noticed that a lot of the larger planes have squeaky wheels.

What's the cause? Is there a solution?


Heavy airplanes on a non bearing axle. resist the urge to lubricate, the braking effect is very useful.



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