The Landing Gear WorksTitanium landing gear · sold by Bravo Charlie Global Order

Part # KIT-8

Titanium Tail Gear Spring Kit, 1.27"

Titanium tail spring, saddle and cross tube with all the hardware. Lighter and stronger than steel, and it won't rust.

$11,499.14

Fits
Cessna 180, 180A–180K, 185, 185A–185E, A185E, A185F
Weight
11 lb
Approval
FAA PMA · STC
Manufacturer
The Landing Gear Works

Before parts can ship, the STC permission paperwork needs the aircraft owner's name, the model and the tail number. The order form asks for them.

About this part

The tail spring takes a beating on every landing. The titanium kit replaces the steel spring with a stronger, lighter one that won't rust, and it comes with everything needed to mount it.

The spring is 1.27 inches in diameter, so it takes a tailwheel with the matching 1.27-inch hub. Pair it with the Landing Gear Works 10-inch (XPM1-8) or 14-inch (XPM1-5) tailwheel.

Each piece is also sold on its own, and BK 30 is the titanium saddle hardware kit. Call if you need a single part.

What's included

  • 1.27" titanium tail spring (XP0742152-3)
  • 1.27" titanium saddle (XP0742146-003)
  • Titanium support / cross tube (XP0742150-3)
  • Attaching hardware

Good to know

  • Steel kits are also available: KIT-9 (1.125") and KIT-10 (1.00").

What owners say

“We haven't experienced a single flat tire in 4 years and are still using the original tires!”
Dave Mickelson, pilot and A&P mechanicQuincy, Washington
“Your tail wheel feels much more solid and controllable.”
Joe Deaton, piloton the Landing Gear Works tailwheel
“I would not be without this tailwheel.”
Kevin Earp, Cessna 180 ownerEagle River, Alaska: beaches, sand bars and gravel strips

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