Emergency gear extension destroying my nose gear

[pcastine]

Second time the emergency gear extension has broken something on me...

Last year, an uncommanded gear extension cost me the drag link on my nose gear. Just a few weeks ago, another uncommanded extension broke the nose gear cylinder mount.

When the emergency system is activated, the gear literally slams out with a loud thud. Very violent. My mechanic thinks this isn't normal. Wondering if the system requires a snubber or something to limit the violent extension.

Does anyone have any insight or experience with this? Yes, I know the system can be disabled. I'd rather just keep it activated, as long as it will stop breaking my plane!

Thanks for any advice or assistance!

Pete

 

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