NZFF

What a conversation piece this would be in my man space... wonder if I can hire it ?



Boeing 727 nose gear at the Air Force museum.

It would make a great garden ornament...I mean , who needs gnomes

Sure would be, but my choice of paperweight would be the main truck off a B777.
Easier to mount.

Is that not a main gear SP?

cowpatz wrote:Is that not a main gear SP?

Did a double-check CP, it is a nose gear.

That’s odd because it doesn’t seem to have steering actuators and the trunnions suggest that gear retraction would be left or right and not for and aft which I believe the 727 had.

I hate to say it, but it looks like CP knows his trunnions...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLNIIsZZbYU

I stand corrected again, CP, you are indeed correct Sir. I seem to be a mine of misinformation lately.

"We are also getting the number 2 JT8D engine off the aircraft which is the only one with any RNZAF provenance, as well as one of the aircraft’s main landing gear assemblies which will be an impressive sight in its own right when displayed."
Quote from the Museum website.

emfrat wrote:I hate to say it, but it looks like CP knows his trunnions...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLNIIsZZbYU

Mike, what a great link ...cheers.