Landing Gear Hoses

[n86121]

I have had my aircraft for 20 years and had two complete hose replacements, landing gear and engine. I prefer the teflon and went firesleeved this time, as I understand the firesleeve also extends the life by protecting the hose from heat et al.

Despite 20 years of meticulous maintenance, this year they found an oil pressure line up in the passenger compartment over the passenger's knees. I believe it fed wither a pressure gauge or perhaps the hour meter.

When they took it out, it all but crumbled. YIKES!

Had it let go in flight, it would have sprayed hot oil over the passengers legs.

Check that one too.

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