FlyDave Posted February 15, 2010 Report Posted February 15, 2010 Hi all, I saw a 201 today that had a nose gear turn limit indicator. It was right on the nose gear so FBO personnel could keep the turn radius within spec while towing the plane. Hopefully this will keep them from damaging the nose gear when towing. Does anyone know who makes this and where you can get it? Thanks,
FlyDave Posted February 16, 2010 Author Report Posted February 16, 2010 That looks like it Jim...Too bad it would be so expensive. It looks like it could save some heart ache.
FlyDave Posted February 16, 2010 Author Report Posted February 16, 2010 Quote: JimR I agree. I just came across this picture of my nose gear. Is it like the one that you were referring to? Jim
airkraft Posted February 16, 2010 Report Posted February 16, 2010 Hi Dave, We installed the turn limit indicator at first annual. It was not overly expensive, as I recall. It's a MAC part that became available through a service bulletin. The turn limits are reached very easily. Did you ever find a J model? Enjoyed the mountain wave soaring lesson... GK
Piloto Posted February 16, 2010 Report Posted February 16, 2010 One way to prevent damage to the tubes is by wrapping them around with a piece of hose. Just cut along length a piece of 1/2" black rubber hose and slide onto the tubing. Secure the hoses with ty-wraps. This will prevent the tubes from denting each other should some one exceed the turn limits. Later models have turn stops that prevent tubing contact José
FlyDave Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Posted February 25, 2010 Quote: airkraft Hi Dave, We installed the turn limit indicator at first annual. It was not overly expensive, as I recall. It's a MAC part that became available through a service bulletin. The turn limits are reached very easily. Did you ever find a J model? Enjoyed the mountain wave soaring lesson... GK
airkraft Posted February 26, 2010 Report Posted February 26, 2010 Good to hear, Dave. Hope you'll take me up in the J sometime soon!... GK
j3gq Posted May 31, 2010 Report Posted May 31, 2010 Quote: Piloto One way to prevent damage to the tubes is by wrapping them around with a piece of hose. Just cut along length a piece of 1/2" black rubber hose and slide onto the tubing. Secure the hoses with ty-wraps. This will prevent the tubes from denting each other should some one exceed the turn limits. Later models have turn stops that prevent tubing contact Jos
N201MKTurbo Posted June 1, 2010 Report Posted June 1, 2010 The limit indicator is just a clamp on piece of sheetmetal and a sticker. I can't imagine it is too expensive. You might be able to find one at a junk yard.
OR75 Posted July 5, 2010 Report Posted July 5, 2010 I was wondering if anyone has any idea on whether the turn limit was reached when taxiing the plane (using the pedals, engine on).
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