Optional Hydraulic Gear Retraction

The optional Hydraulic Gear Retraction system uses a single electric motor-driven hydraulic pump which activates dual hydraulic cylinders. The raising or lowering cycle takes about 5 seconds. The tail wheel is activated at the same time, using the standard cable linkage. The Hydraulic Gear is operated by a two-position switch used in conjunction with the gear lock release handle.

The optional Hydraulic Gear Retraction system is recommended when the SeaRey will be used frequently in water-to-shore operations.

Standard Wheels and Tires
The standard 6 Inch Tires and Wheels include high quality aircraft tires which provide good wear life on paved and grass runways. The 6 Inch Wheels are spun aluminum with precision ball bearings.
The 4 inch steerable tail wheel has a pneumatic tire. The tail wheel has a breakaway feature which disengages the steering mechanism during a hard turn, allowing it to caster 360 degrees.

Standard Brakes
Hand-controlled Hydraulic brakes are standard. Braking is controlled by a single hand lever, located on the pilot side control stick, which simultaneously actuates both right and left brake calipers. Brake discs are stainless steel. Differential braking is not necessary because you can give rudder input while applying brakes, thereby turning the aircraft with one wheel remaining in place. One hand lever is standard, but an extra hand brake lever is optionally available for the passenger side control stick.

Optional Grove Brakes
The optional Grove Wheel and Brake system gives very strong braking with differential toe brake control for pilot side. An option for the extra passenger-side control is available as well.

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