Landing Gear Parts

[Jackal]

Hey guys,

Where to get the axles and springs for the landing gear. It shows the axles are Cessna 170 or 182 axles, but I think if I call Cessna and say I need new axles for my Skyhawk/Skylane I will pay too much!!

What about the big springs in the gear??

Thanks

[dougm]

The axles are not Cessna axles. Cessna axles are designed to bolt on the landing gear. The axles on the Classic plans are welded on and are available from ACS & others.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/l ... _nuts5.php

The springs are also available from ACS. I've also seen them in McMaster Carr.
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/l ... absorb.php

[Jackal]

Thanks Doug. Actually I'm building a CB-1, but posted the Classic forum because it seems more active. My plans show bolted on axles - I assumed that was common between the two plans, but probably I could do it the Classic way and weld them on.

I'll look the springs up there, as you suggested.

Thanks again.

[JBMoore]

A/C Spruce has several bolt on choices listed.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/search/se ... &x=21&y=12

Jeff Moore

[Jackal]

That was easy. Thanks!!

[dougm]

Sorry about that. You're right that the CB-1 axles bolt on. As Jeff pointed out, ACS has a number of options.