Excellent video. I’ve been overhauling Cessna nose gear struts since 1967. Your video is spot on. Lately I’ve encountered severe wear on the surface of the centering cam (both the upper torque link and the barrel). I developed a method where I build up the worn surfaces by TIG welding. I fixture the barrel in my milling machine and using an end mill, I machine the surface to original dimension. I repeat on the steel insert of the upper torque link also.
Worth noting the needle bearings should be inspected and at a minimum regreased with a water resistant grease to inhibit washout like Mobile 28 or 33. These bearings require hand packing are are usually bone dry. Those with the grease fitting usually only receive partial grease. These Torrington bearings (still made in the USA by Koyo) are inexpensive and easy for a machine shop to press fit, if replacement is needed.
Thank you for making this excellent video, I finally fixed my leaky nose strut after 3 yrs. Some idiot mechanic totally screwed it up years ago. It had vertical file marks inside the tube and they pounded the piston in with a hammer or something. Both the top and bottom O rings has small chunks missing from the sharp holes.I used a die grinder and a polishing wheel inside the strut tube. The top and bottom O rings were still tighter that they were in this video. 1978 C152 with over 10k hours. On my 206 some dumb ass left out the wedge ring on the bottom. However, the McFarland scraper ring was slightly too big. I had to use my old scraper ring. Probably a Chinese manufacturer. The only thing I wish I did was rotated the piston 180 degrees so it would be easier to get a air hose on it. Put the high part forward. I also think vaseline would work better on the O rings.
Major difference between the this strut and the one that’s on my Cessna O-2A. But gave me a great idea of what to look for and what to do. She needs her strut repacked as well, and much more.
The problem I had with two of my C152’s was the chrome coming off the strut. I found a shop that repaired chrome on industrial hydraulic components and motorcycle forks. Knowing how people don’t want to touch aircraft parts for legal reasons I told the guy when I called him on the phone that it was a part of an industrial jack. When I presented the parts to him he looked at me and said “ these look just like Cessna 152 nose legs “ ………….. clearly I was not the first to get the chrome on the leg repaired by him !
Best video out there on a Cessna nose strut. Thanks for posting. Do you have experience in putting a 206 nose fork on a 172 for bigger tires? Would you just replace the fork only and leave the strut together ?
@@EH25J yes, the process is basically the same. I happen to have a parts list for my 172N and I also ordered a new decal that the strut haas in it but had worn off. I have mine rebuilt and mounted. I just need to fill with fluid. And put the front wheel back on
No! NO! NEVER EVER push down on the horizontal stabilizer to raise the nose gear on ANY CESSNA. Far too many have been "misinformed" about this. The front spar of the stabilizer was never made for that and is prone to cracks developing the attach bolts. PLEASE, NEVER DO THIS. Instead, use an engine hoist and lift from the lift shackle on the engine.
I have a huge problem with this video you are not absolutely by any circumstances to put regular compressed air into the strut you're supposed to use nitrogen.
Thank you for making this informative wonderful video with a fabulous folksy narrative. Well done very clear and concise
excellent video! the quality of the work is obviously masterful, but the quality of the video is amazingly professional; well done sir!
Itzel looks like a pretty lady, not a man. Ma’am would be more appropriate. ;-)
Excellent video. I’ve been overhauling Cessna nose gear struts since 1967. Your video is spot on. Lately I’ve encountered severe wear on the surface of the centering cam (both the upper torque link and the barrel). I developed a method where I build up the worn surfaces by TIG welding. I fixture the barrel in my milling machine and using an end mill, I machine the surface to original dimension. I repeat on the steel insert of the upper torque link also.
When you unhook the nose strut steering links do you have to re rig the gear? Thanks
@@jacobgibson7210 Jacob - If the nose gear steering was in rig before disassembly, it will stay in rig after reassembly.
Well done. Easy to follow. Your care and expertise show all through out the video.
Worth noting the needle bearings should be inspected and at a minimum regreased with a water resistant grease to inhibit washout like Mobile 28 or 33. These bearings require hand packing are are usually bone dry. Those with the grease fitting usually only receive partial grease. These Torrington bearings (still made in the USA by Koyo) are inexpensive and easy for a machine shop to press fit, if replacement is needed.
This is really good - thanks for taking the time to put this video together.
I really like the love you put into the cleanliness, work and video. Personally, I'd use a shorter tube for the fluid so more air gets vented faster.
Thank you for making this excellent video, I finally fixed my leaky nose strut after 3 yrs. Some idiot mechanic totally screwed it up years ago. It had vertical file marks inside the tube and they pounded the piston in with a hammer or something. Both the top and bottom O rings has small chunks missing from the sharp holes.I used a die grinder and a polishing wheel inside the strut tube. The top and bottom O rings were still tighter that they were in this video. 1978 C152 with over 10k hours. On my 206 some dumb ass left out the wedge ring on the bottom. However, the McFarland scraper ring was slightly too big. I had to use my old scraper ring. Probably a Chinese manufacturer. The only thing I wish I did was rotated the piston 180 degrees so it would be easier to get a air hose on it. Put the high part forward. I also think vaseline would work better on the O rings.
Awesome demonstration. This video has been helpful for me. Thanks!
Outstanding video! I could see everything and understand everything! Thank you!
what a great video. very thorough. wish i had watched this before doing mine
Excellent job on the video, keep up the great job. I’m looking forward to more of your how to videos.
An excellent video for newbies like me! It helps me with the preflight check.
Outstanding presentation! Thanx very much!!
Thank you! Straight forward and educational👍👌.
wow... this is the best video ... you should start a online training.... better than school... looking for the next videos!!!
Major difference between the this strut and the one that’s on my Cessna O-2A. But gave me a great idea of what to look for and what to do. She needs her strut repacked as well, and much more.
Outstanding video sir. Thank you!
Most excellent, thank you!
Very educational! Much Appreciated!
That was neat, thank you, done many myself and you were spot on my friend..
The problem I had with two of my C152’s was the chrome coming off the strut. I found a shop that repaired chrome on industrial hydraulic components and motorcycle forks. Knowing how people don’t want to touch aircraft parts for legal reasons I told the guy when I called him on the phone that it was a part of an industrial jack. When I presented the parts to him he looked at me and said “ these look just like Cessna 152 nose legs “ ………….. clearly I was not the first to get the chrome on the leg repaired by him !
You are a blessing!!!
Sou do Brasil, e acompanho seus vídeos, muito muito bem explicado na teoria e na prática 👏👏👏👏
Worked EXACTLY as shown. Thank you!!!
I sure do appreciate this video.
Excellent. Thank you for posting
do you have any more of these videos? if not, where can i find more of these? they are excellent
I really need to get my very own precision aviation grade broom handle.
Best video out there on a Cessna nose strut. Thanks for posting. Do you have experience in putting a 206 nose fork on a 172 for bigger tires? Would you just replace the fork only and leave the strut together ?
Thank you for making this video.
Thanks for making this video it's really helpful
Great info and Thanks, to bad my C-150 nose gear is folded back to the belly, can you do a vid on repairing that?
thanks for everything
Awesome video - thank you very much!
Thanks a bunch...
going to disassemble mine great video this will help me alot, where did you get the snap ring pliers? are they a certain size?
I'm really interested to do my practical with your team
Great video can you do one on the 172 nose linkage bushing replacement? that's my next task
Interesting video
Excellent instruction.
Please put up more videos! Thank you.
What a great video !
good job
Where’s the rigging video? I’m hooked!
Where can I find the steering collar "bearing"? IPC only shows the collar assy.
Shop air? Brave soul. Nitrogen is recommended and will not cause corrosion.
Thank you sir.. Question how can I make sure the fluid quantity in the right level?
Great Video, I presume this is very similar to a 172N which is what I own. Mine needs a little TLC.
Hey, were you able to confirm if this is similar to the 172N?
@@EH25J yes, the process is basically the same. I happen to have a parts list for my 172N and I also ordered a new decal that the strut haas in it but had worn off. I have mine rebuilt and mounted. I just need to fill with fluid. And put the front wheel back on
finally a competent a&p mechanic, where are you located ?
San Diego!
@@itzelavim9661 Ahhhh too far
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So, if I shipped you my strut, how much to do the work?@@itzelavim9661
Can an aircraft owner do this work?
Where can I buy an o ring kit?
well done, can any one send that video please! thanks alot
Please upload second part.
No! NO! NEVER EVER push down on the horizontal stabilizer to raise the nose gear on ANY CESSNA. Far too many have been "misinformed" about this. The front spar of the stabilizer was never made for that and is prone to cracks developing the attach bolts. PLEASE, NEVER DO THIS. Instead, use an engine hoist and lift from the lift shackle on the engine.
I have a huge problem with this video you are not absolutely by any circumstances to put regular compressed air into the strut you're supposed to use nitrogen.
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