Rudder Pedal Pressure Before and After Gear Retraction

[hharney]

It's normal to feel a difference when the nose gear is retracted. As retraction is in motion there should be a noticeable locking bump as the nose gear is nested in the lock track and rotated 90 degrees so that it will nest in the gear compartment. It's just a split second feel as the gear goes up and will have a different feel to the pedals like there is a little more load or heaviness to the pedal.