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Constructed of aluminum,
stainless steel & nylon. Its overall dimensions are 29.5" (750mm) long,
with a body of approximately 1" diameter and a "T" handle and base 8"
(200 mm) long. It weighs 2.42 lb (1.1 kg), has a nylon hose with 2000
P.S.I. burst pressure and a strut valve fitting on the end that doesn't
depress the valve so that no pressure can escape from the strut. The pump
is capable of pumping up to 650 P.S.I. without any compressed air required
for the inlet, which is more than adequate for most light aircraft, e.g.:
Piper Cherokee PA28-235 needs 450 P.S.I. for the
main struts with the weight of the Aircraft on the strut. The pump can
also be used as a tire pump as a backup.Main use for the strut pump is
for the individual aircraft owner that operates from remote areas and
don't have access to a compressor, however they are popular with maintenance
organizations as well. The pump is small and
light enough to fit in the luggage compartment and have with you all the
time ready for that moment when your Oleo goes flat. |