Cessna and Piper Torque Link Repair Kits

Solves and prevents many wheel shimmy problems

• Complete McFarlane manufactured FAA-PMA kits include all commonly replaced torque link parts
• Only McFarlane has shims in three thicknesses for a precision fit
• Fits most single engine Cessna aircraft
• Now with specific model eligibility 

Can You Stop Nose Gear Shimmy? by Dave McFarlane

Eligibility Notes:

Note 1: TL-KT-8 torque link kit is used on Cessna model aircraft with heavy duty landing gear that utilizes AN6 size (3/8-24 UNF) bolts in the upper and lower torque link joints. The normal duty landing gear uses AN4 size (1/4-28 UNF) bolts in the upper and lower torque link joints.

Note 2: Aircraft models in this serial range may use one of two choices for McFarlane Torque Link Kits. The aircraft that have both upper and lower spacers measuring ~2 inches long will use McFarlane Torque Link Kit TL-KT-1 (containing two MC0543047-1 spacers). The aircraft that has an upper spacer measuring ~2.6 inches and a lower spacer measuring ~2 inches will use McFarlane Torque Link Kit TL-KT-2 (containing one MC0543047-1 and one MC0543047-2 spacer).

Note 3: Aircraft models in this serial range may use one of two choices for McFarlane Torque Link Kits. The aircraft that have both upper and lower spacers measuring ~2 inches long will use McFarlane Torque Link Kit TL-KT-5 (containing two MC0543047-1 spacers). The aircraft that has an upper spacer measuring ~2.6 inches and a lower spacer measuring ~2 inches will use McFarlane Torque Link Kit TL-KT-4 (containing one MC0543047-1 and one MC0543047-2 spacer).

Note 4: Aircraft models in this serial range may use one of two choices for McFarlane Torque Link Kits. The aircraft that have both upper and lower spacers measuring ~2 inches long will use McFarlane Torque Link Kit TL-KT-1 (containing two MC0543047-1 spacers). The aircraft that has an upper spacer measuring ~2.6 inches and a lower spacer measuring ~2 inches will use McFarlane Torque Link Kit TL-KT-7 (containing one MC0543047-1 and one MC0543047-2 spacer).

Note 5: Aircraft models in this serial range may use one of two choices for McFarlane Torque Link Kits. The aircraft that have both upper and lower spacers measuring ~2 inches long will use McFarlane Torque Link Kit TL-KT-1 (containing two MC0543047-1 spacers). The aircraft that has an upper spacer measuring ~2.6 inches and a lower spacer measuring ~2 inches will use McFarlane Torque Link Kit TL-KT-11 (containing one MC0543047-1 and one MC0543047-2 spacer).

Can't decide if you have the standard or heavy duty nose wheel?

The bolt sizes on your torque link can help you decide. Use the following table to help you determine the correct torque link kit for your application.