> >Is there an optimum location for the diehl gear castings? Does anyone know 
>>the rationale for that width? 
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>I'm not sure there is an "optimum" location but the Diehl plans say 
>to locate the castings close in or next to the fuselage as I 
>recall. 

I recall seeing one KR (@12 years ago) with the gear coming out of the bottom 
of the fuselage, 
don't know if it was Diel or Grove. It may have been a 1-piece Grove unit using 
the original 
retractable mounts. 


Allen G. Wiesner 
65 Franklin Street 
Ansonia, CT 06401-1240 

203-732-0508 

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