Nose Gear turn limit indicator

[FlyDave]

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]

That looks like it Jim...Too bad it would be so expensive. It looks like it could save some heart ache.

[FlyDave]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Good to hear, Dave.  Hope you'll take me up in the J sometime soon!... GK

[j3gq]

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]

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]

I was wondering if anyone has any idea on whether the turn limit was reached when taxiing the plane (using the pedals, engine on).