Category: Steering Rods, Boots, & Doublers X
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The Cessna steering system is an engineering masterpiece that is simple in function while allowing good directional control throughout the transition from flight to ground or ground to flight, even in crosswind conditions. A key part of this system is the steering rods. The steering rods are a spring loaded device that applies spring pressure to pull on one side of the nose gear when it is activated and yet have a specified amount of free play in the opposite direction until a solid push is required for positive steering.
The following are some common symptoms of worn out or failed steering rods:
No. A little drag is expected and normal on a new McFarlane steering rod. The drag is caused by the thickness of the dry lubricant painted on the spring rubbing on the shaft. The drag is actually a good thing as it prevents vibration wear and will go away as the dry lubricant is worn in. The drag is acceptable when the weight of the spring and housing overcome the drag when the steering rod is held vertical by the threaded shaft.
We have seen torn brackets on the rudder bar torque tube cause lose of rudder motion and steering movement. The earlier Cessna airplanes had less reinforcing of the rudder bar torque tubes where the steering rod attachment brackets are welded on than the later model airplanes. An overload of rudder pedal pressure or prior nose gear damage can cause failure of the bracket attachment. Inspect all of the rudder and steering system when poor steering authority is detected.
Maintenance Tip!How do I know if my steering rods need to be replaced?
Catalog and Eligibility
Nose Wheel Steering Rods for Cessna Aircraft
Tired of "soft" worn out steering rods?
Replace them with improved McFarlane FAA-PMA approved steering rods!
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For ordering information go to Steering Rods.
Steering Rod Boots for Cessna Aircraft
These bad boys can take the abuse!
2,000 deg F Flame Test
New original boot failed in 40 seconds.
McFarlane boot still ready for more after 15 minutes!
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Doublers for Cessna Aircraft
FAA-PMA approved McFarlane doubler for 150-152 aircraft
Cheaper to replace than cleaning corrosion, priming, and painting the original!
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Nose Gear Steering Rod Ends
P/Ns S1107-3 and S1823-3 available.
Steering rods, boots and doublers also available.
Steering Bungee Rod End
Direct Replacement for Cessna 182E thru 182T P/N MCMM3M12
Steering Bungee and Sprocket also available!
For ordering information go to Rod Ends.
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