Retract mechanism has wiggle on ground?

[superj]

So i just did 3 weeks of filming in mongolia and i noticed there is a bit of wiggle in the retract mechanism. Not a lot but just wanted to make sure it's normal as i don't remember this.

Thanks!

 

[Mad_angler1]

Check the connections from the lower transforming arms, there have been a few reports of the clamp that goes to the arm slipping and allowing the arm to move, the fix has been to put a washer or two under the clamp screw as it’s bottoming out.

 

[superj]

Check the connections from the lower transforming arms, there have been a few reports of the clamp that goes to the arm slipping and allowing the arm to move, the fix has been to put a washer or two under the clamp screw as it’s bottoming out.

So the linkages with the circlips need washers?

 

[Mad_angler1]

No check the clamp on the arm for tightness, it’s the clamp screw that can bottom out, can you do a post a video of the movement ?

 

[superj]

No check the clamp on the arm for tightness, it’s the clamp screw that can bottom out, can you do a post a video of the movement ?

Ill get one up in a bit. Its a few mm of play so ill do my best.

 

[superj]

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I checked that screw with the torx. It tightened down a little but i didnt wanna crank it and bottom it out and it helped a little...not much. Again this is a few mm of play. Not like i saw in one video where the whole side twists. mine is on one side it seems but the fact its minimal when its up makes me worry less.

 

[superj]

Ok so i just disabled landing gear auto lock and checked it in its retracted position. There is the slightest amount of movement that probably doesnt matter at all when its up. Like a LOT less and it wasnt much to begin with.

 

[Mad_angler1]

I would not worry about that, it’s likely just loosened up a little with use , just triple check all the pins and c clips are in place and you will be fine .