cessna 140 main gear extensions
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cessna 140 main gear extensions
Does anyone know if this is an STC or is it something that cessna offered as optional?
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Re: cessna 140 main gear extensions
An option. Some refer to them as "training wheels". Search the forum for other opinions...
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Re: cessna 140 main gear extensions
I have a set if you want them. Free with shipping.
Mike Rabe
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Re: cessna 140 main gear extensions
Great, Let me know how much for shipping and where to send it. Thanks
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Re: cessna 140 main gear extensions
Gear extensions have also been referred to here as "cod fishing weights".
John Kliewer
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"Make things as simple as possible but no simpler." Albert Einstiein
"Wheels move the body. Wings move the soul."
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Re: cessna 140 main gear extensions
Aw come on they aren’t that bad.......that being said I’ll never put them back on.
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Re: cessna 140 main gear extensions
My 140 came with wheel extenders. Removed shortly thereafter. What a difference in handling, tire wear, etc. Prior to removal, the tail wheel would touch down first during three pointers which might have led to failure of the bolt holding the tail spring set to the tail spring bracket. IMHO they might be better used as boat anchors. Also they look funny. 