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Old 07-04-2006 | 11:10 PM
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Jim Cattanach
 
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From: Larnaca, , CYPRUS
Default RE: Problem with Skymaster F18F oleos

Richie, The manner in which the Robart trunion is constructed is fine. The problem is, Skymasters oleo legs have been machined to the wrong size. The trunion was not made to clamp an oleo so undersize that it is possible to wrap it competely around with a coke can & still be able to push it into the trunion.
What particularly annoys me is, the Skymaster boss (Pilot tw) has frequented this forum a number of times & has nothing to say. It would have been better for customer relations if he had made some input.

I have carried out the ''factory approved'' coke can conversion, which has enabled the trunion to tighten on the oleo.

I will not comment further on this issue, I think I have made my point.

Regards

Jim