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MLG Roller Images

 

The following images of the space shuttle's main landing gear were conveyed to me from Les J. Boatright, NASA.  Note the comparison of these uplock rollers to the condition of debris item 9618 as detailed in the STS-107 Debris Assessment. The relatively small degree of damage facilitated my various analyses.

 

The above photo shows relative attachment locations for uplock rollers to MLG bay door of space shuttle

 

The above photo shows hook apparatus for a MLG uplock roller

 

The following images show the nuts for the uplock rollers: