Hello all! My 415C is in for annual and I dropped by to check it out. To my surprise the A&P was using a "cherry picker" with a chain attached to the engine to raise the nose wheel off the ground. (The brass bushing on the nose gear has worn and they are replacing it.) My question is one of how much stress is being placed on the airframe using this technique vs. the one shown where the nose is raised using weight on the rear? The A&P dismissed my concern so I thought I'd post it to the group. Thanks in advance.
Also wanted to thank Ed B. for the annual checklist on his site. I gave it to the A&P and he was all excited, saying that it would save him lots of time. Time on the annual = outflow of money. Your efforts and those of the other 'Coupers to disseminate information are greatly appreciated. Don 08H
