T3 AIRLITE TAILWHEEL SUSPENSION, PA-18

ABI-51850 T3 AirLite Tailwheel Suspension System

Piper PA-18 Leaf-spring Lightweight Shock Absorption Super Cub
Building on the proven performance of the trusted T3 product line, the AirLite swaps out traditional heavy coil-over shocks for a pneumatic air shock. By absorbing landing energy at the source, the AirLite system significantly reduces fuselage stress, protects your airframe, and delivers unmatched ground handling and pilot control.

The pneumatic design delivers massive weight savings compared to legacy T3 models, giving you heavy-duty suspension performance without the weight penalty. Additionally, as a fail-safe backup, an integrated mechanical bumper immediately engages to safeguard your airframe, allowing the assembly to function safely as a traditional, rigid tailspring.

Features:

• Pneumatic design: replaces heavier legacy coil-over assemblies for massive weight savings at only 4.0lbs
• Fail-safe protection: in the rare event that the shock loses air pressure, an integrated mechanical bottom-out bumper engages immediately to protect the aircraft, allowing the unit to act safely just like a traditional tailspring
• Effortless tuning: by replacing heavy coil springs with an adjustable air shock, the system allows for a wide range of pressure adjustments to perfectly match varying tail weights
• Ultimate versatility: any 1.75” width tailwheel can mount to the AirLite, giving you ultimate freedom in your tailwheel setup

Technical Specs:

• System weight: 4.0 lbs
• Compatible Tailwheel: Scott or ABI 3200 single-bolt tailwheel (mounts any standard 1.75” width tailwheel)
• Approved gross weight: up to 1,750lbs
• Certification: currently available for experimental / homebuilt aircraft