Would like to understand the landing gear challenges

[Ernie Martin]

In over 15 years I have owned 2, a 69 and a 73, and I have NEVER had a landing gear problem except for those caused by a weak battery.

Nor do I recall any references citing the Skymaster landing gear being any more problematic than that of other twins.

And I gave my Skymasters the most routine of maintenance, namely a thorough inspection of the gear at annual. Period.

You should note that I have a Master's in Mechanical Engineering and investigated Skymasters before I bought my first one.

Ernie