"Newps" wrote in message
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When you say pumping up struts, if you mean the nose strut on a Cessna
the compressor won't do it. You need a special tool as there is a hell
of a lot more pressure in that strut than 150 psi.

Not when you hold the tail down. With the strut fully extended, the
pressure goes down to less than 100psi. I have put air in my front strut
numerous times that way, though I much prefer to use a high pressure
nitrogen tank.

Still, in a crunch, simply have some one hold the tail down while you put
regular air in the strut.

GB