On Friday, January 18, 2019 at 6:02:45 AM UTC-5, Martin Gregorie wrote:


How much, if anything is there in common between the fixed u/c mounting
structure in a Twin Astir and an Acro II?

Just a thought inspired by the apparent ease with which the early Libelle
201s could be converted from fixed to retractable u/c.



Completely different animals. A number of owners have investigated this, and it's not a simple issue at all. The structure is completely different as well as the mechanicals of the wheel, mounts, etc.

Several operators I know of have pinned the gear in the down and locked position. We'd all love to reshape the rear seatpan, but it's integral to the structure and would require an engineered solution.