Front jacks make loud clicking noise
When I extend my front jacks to a certain point (about an inch above what's needed to unhitch), I begin hearing a loud clicking noise, about one click per second. It sounds as if something might be sl...
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MFL wrote:
I had this noise myself, when under load. I discovered the nut on the motor end of shaft had come off the bolt, and the loose bolt was hitting the landing gear motor. New bolt, new nut, easy fix, in my case.
Jerry
Bingo, yup same problem with mine. I think its the torque on the motor ,and shaft. The bolt on the shaft is just long enough for a nut ,and lock washer, but still hits the motor on occasion , actually now has a little groove in the motor housing. Depends on how high I raise the landing gear. Been doing this for nearly 10 years. Its of no concern to me anymore.
To the OP see if that bolt ,and nut is making contact, you will see on the motor where it does, as said not a big deal for me.
