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[i]Because the landing gear is exercised considerably before the flight and because much work is performed in the vicinity of the landing gear during vehicle checkout, certain basic hazards have been identified with regard to the hardware. The item of greatest concern has been the possibility of misuse of landing-gear hardware inside the SLA where the working area is cramped. Several instances of inadvertent actuation of probe switches have occurred on vehicles being readied for launch. In addition, concern for misuse of landing-gear hardware, such as using struts for handholds or footholds, prompted a special training program for personnel working inside the SLA to preclude any further incidents.[/i]
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