C-172 heavy duty nose gear assembly
- Thread starter tony2
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sj
Staff member
Northwest Arkansas
Tony, give me a pm, I can probably put you in contact with the guy who's done a few of these in the Front Range. Unfortunately, they just folded their Aircraft Shop Tent. I may see him tomorrow in another context. He can tell you the ins and outs.
Looks pretty cool, but the usual nosewheel gotchas.
Thanks. Cubscout
Looks pretty cool, but the usual nosewheel gotchas.
Thanks. Cubscout
mvivion
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Bozeman,MT
CubLite
Registered User
BUCYRUS, KANSAS
Yea airglass sells one that fits, but no STC for the 172 or my 175. I have told them I would buy one if it included the STC as field approvals appear to be impossible to get. Gary, at airglass, has said they hope to have the STC for the 172/175 this summer, but that's not helping me now. If anybody knows of one that is available with the STC please let me know.
Pat
Pat
And heck, I flew my elderly squaretail '58 C-172 in and out of the large cobbles at Yukon Charlie with no problems. 5.00x5 nosewheel, 6.00x6 , mains. Feller in a 185 said he'd never seen a C-180 with a nosewheel. Told him I'd ordered a 5.00x5 tailwheel assembly, but them mechanical fellers put 'er on the wrong end. Same gag worked purty good at Moose Crik, ID.
I'll let you know what Scott says.
Uff Da. Cubscout
I'll let you know what Scott says.
Uff Da. Cubscout
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StewartB
CubLite said:
I had a Landes fork on a 172 in the past. A good friend still does. Installation of both was by field approval. If you'd like a copy of his 337 I'm sure I can get one. Ask your FSDO about a field approval. Don't just assume they'll say no.
SB
Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
If you have a previously approved 337 I can get it approved.
S
StewartB
8.50 on the nose and 26" Goodyear mains. If you load tail heavy the tail rests on the ground, but it comes right up when you start the engine. It'll surprise you the first time you see it.
SB
SB
