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Just sharing this from the hangar... A320 getting its landing gear put through the paces while safely jacked. Full extension and retraction to test the system. Love seeing it all work perfectly.
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Fahad Naim
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Fahad Naim
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✈I fix the planes you fly on. Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer sharing real crash causes, Boeing vs Airbus truths & untold stories. No fluff. #AvGeek
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