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Old 04-24-2007 | 07:43 PM
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Default RE: Cessna Retracts

From my memory banks.... The 336 had fixed gear flat plate. I believe it was phased out of production in the late 60's in favor of the 337

The 177 / Cardinal were the first with the tubular gear. I remember the press making a big fuss over this new technology. The RG had no main gear doors...just two big holes which provided some extra drag at high angles of attack...