victorp1

I could not find a spacific value but after looking at USAF TO 1C-130H-2-32GS-00-1 I found the following in paragraph 2-2.2.7: \"The ballscrew and pillow block on LC-130H airplanes is the same as other airplanes except for two differences. The ballscrews are provided with upper bumper stop extension tubes to restrict gear retraction at the point where the main skis mate with the ski fairings. The mating point is approximately 27 inches lower than the full gear retraction level if skis were not installed. Also, the trunnion cap attaching screws are spring- loaded with ring springs. During nose-high landings, a downward force is exerted on the forward part of the main skis at touchdown. Since the main gear shock struts are fully extended at this time, the ring springs allow the lower strut support to bottom on the shelf bracket to relieve the load on the trunnion cap attaching screws.\" Vic

I have not located the tech data but I remember 27 inches. It has been about 20 years ago, I was a FE on the Navy LC\'s. I will follow-up if I find a different number. Vic

The T-56 Series IV is on the E-2C aircraft and the AE2100 is on the C-130J. Vic