I was reviewing the previous landing gear discussion in the Charger subforum, and one question I asked was never addressed, so I'll ask it here explicitly: Is there a reason not to use steel coil springs in a Charger-type cantilever gear, in place of the rubber donuts?
I'm trying to understand why Ed Marquart chose rubber donuts over a coil spring or belleville washers. I know there are cost differences, but I can easily research those. Are there technical reasons for the choice? Durability differences? Shock dampening differences? Ease of availability?
I'd appreciate your thoughts.
I'm trying to understand why Ed Marquart chose rubber donuts over a coil spring or belleville washers. I know there are cost differences, but I can easily research those. Are there technical reasons for the choice? Durability differences? Shock dampening differences? Ease of availability?
I'd appreciate your thoughts.
