Note: TL-KT-1-H fits Cessna 150 aircraft with heavy duty nose gear. See TL-KT-1 for Cessna 150s without heavy duty nose gear.
Torque Link Repair Kits for Cessna Aircraft
Solves and prevents many wheel shimmy problems
Can You Stop Nose Gear Shimmy? by Dave McFarlane
Eligibility Notes:
Note 1: TL-KT-8 and TL-KT-9 torque link kits are 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.
Width Across Hex Flats
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Bolt Total Length
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Bolt Dia.
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.490- .502
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1.82- 1.88
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.311- .312
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0
|
0 |
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
.428- .440
|
1.89- 1.94
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.246- .249
|
0
|
0 |
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
.428- .440
|
3.01- 3.07
|
.246- .249
|
0
|
0 |
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
.428- .440
|
3.13- 3.20
|
.246- .249
|
2
|
0 |
0
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
.428- .440
|
4.13- 4.20
|
.246- .249
|
0
|
0 |
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
.428-.440
|
4.31-4.26
|
.248-249
|
0
|
2 |
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
.553- .565
|
3.18- 3.24
|
.371- .374
|
0
|
0 |
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
.428- .440
|
4.12- 4.20
|
.248- .249
|
0
|
0 |
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
.367- .376
|
1.79- 1.84
|
.188- .189
|
1
|
1 |
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
.429- .439
|
3.16- 3.24
|
.248- .249
|
0
|
0 |
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
Part Number TL-KT-1-H contains the following:
Component | Description | Quantity | U/M |
---|---|---|---|
AN174-42 | BOLT | 1.000 | EACH |
AN310-3 | NUT, Castellated, 10-32 | 1.000 | EACH |
AN310-4 | NUT | 2.000 | EACH |
AN4-31 | BOLT | 1.000 | EACH |
MC0543047-1 | SPACER, Torque Link | 2.000 | EACH |
MCS1450-6B14-007 | SHIM TORQUE LINK | 2.000 | EACH |
MCS1450-6B14-010 | SHIM TORQUE LINK | 5.000 | EACH |
MCS1450-6B14-012 | SHIM TORQUE LINK | 2.000 | EACH |
MCS1450-6B14-015 | SHIM TORQUE LINK | 2.000 | EACH |
MS24665-132 | COTTER PIN, 1/16"" X 1/2"" | 1.000 | EACH |
MS24665-134 | COTTER PIN, 1/16"" X 3/4"" | 2.000 | EACH |
NAS1149F0332P | WASHER, 3/16, Steel, .032 | 2.000 | EACH |
NAS1149F0432P | WASHER, 1/4, Steel, .032 | 4.000 | EACH |
NAS6203-23D | BOLT | 1.000 | EACH |
NAS77-3-023 | BUSHING | 2.000 | EACH |
NAS77-6-088 | BUSHING | 4.000 | EACH |
Make | Series | Model | Beginning S/N | Ending S/N | Quantity Per Aircraft | Location | Comment | Eligibility Chart |
Cessna | 150 | 150D | 15060477 | 15060772 | 1 | TORQUE LINK KIT, Cessna Nose Gear | Aircraft with heavy duty nose gear, | 7416 |
Cessna | 150 | 150E | 15060773 | 15061532 | 1 | TORQUE LINK KIT, Cessna Nose Gear | Aircraft with heavy duty nose gear, | 7416 |
Cessna | 150 | 150F | 15061533 | 15063457 | 1 | TORQUE LINK KIT, Cessna Nose Gear | Aircraft with heavy duty nose gear, | 7416 |
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