6. LANDING GEAR
The main landing gear (see fig. C-13) consists of two special steel spring-
leaf struts (1) positioned crossways to fuselage for elastic cushioning of landing
loads.
Each spring-leaf (1) is connected to the fuselage via two keelsons (2,3).
Two spacers (4,5) are inserted between each spring-leaf and the keelsons. Two
bolts (7) and nuts secure the individual spring-leaf to the edge of the outer keel-
son (2) via a light alloy tie (6) while a single bolt (8) and nut secures the inboard
end of the leaf-spring to inner keelson (3).
F
IGURE
C-13
M
AIN
L
ANDING
G
EAR
Wheels are cantilevered on gear struts and feature hydraulically actuated disc
brakes (see fig.s C-14 & C-15) controlled by a lever (1) located on cabin tunnel
between seats. Main gear wheels mount Air Trac type 5.00-5 tires inflated at
23psi (1.6 bar). Hydraulic circuit shut-off valve (2) is positioned between seats.
With circuit shut off, pulling emergency brake lever activates parking brake func-
tion.
Braking is simultaneous on both wheels (via a “T” shaped joint (6)).
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