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ATE-6N Rod End

ATE-6N Rod End

SKU: ATE-6N
$425.00

This ATE-6N Rod End is in NS condition and ready to be part of P-51 aircraft restoration projects!

Part Number: ATE-6N
Part Type: Rod End 
Next Assembly: 73-33578-3 - ROD ASSEMBLY – LANDING GEAR RETRACT STRUT CONNECTING
Condition: NS New Surplus. Due to age and shelf wear this part is sold "as-is" and airworthiness is to be determined by a qualified A&P Mechanic.

Read our Comprehensive maintenance article to learn about this Rod End and the Rod Assembly:

https://www.aircorpsaviation.com/mark-on-maintenance-p-51-landing-gear-retration-rod-end-failure-safety-spring-installation/

Located in each landing gear wheel well, between Station 50 and Station 75 of the wing. These critical components require frequent inspection due to their propensity to fail and potentially cause a gear up landing. Commonly called "Gear Links" or "Landing Gear Rod Ends."

AirCorps recommends these inspections / actions.

  • Rod assemblies should be visually checked during pre-flight to verify there are no visible cracks, tube and rod ends are not bent, and Down Indicator Switch Special Bolt is not bent or rotated from alignment with the switch. Know your aircraft so any change will draw your attention.
  • Replace any lightweight ATE-6N rod ends with the heavier new manufactured such as this SM6-7A rod end. (For information regarding rod end identification click HERE.) 
  • Magnaflux testing rod ends if performing any landing gear maintenance work.
  • Install a take-up spring as a preventative measure to ensure that, upon a failure, the broken rod does not wedge and prevent extension or retraction.
  • Thoroughly inspect during each annual inspection
Other related Products:
 
73-33578-2-ACP - TUBE – LANDING GEAR RETRACTING STRUT CONNECTING ROD is PMA approved and available from AIRCORPS AVIATION

73-33578-3-ACP - ROD ASSEM - LANDING GEAR RETRACT STRUT CONNECTING is PMA approved and available from AIRCORPS AVIATION

73-33578-3-HDWR KIT - P-51 Landing Gear Retracting Strut Connecting Rod Hardware Kit is available from AIRCORPS AVIATION

SM6-7A Rod End Heavy is an alternate and available from AIRCORPS AVIATION

Drawing available on AirCorps Library:  https://app.aircorpslibrary.com/Drawing/Viewer/73-33578/

73-54221 BOLT - LANDING GEAR POSITION INDICATOR ACTUATING (2 per aircraft) This is on the electrical installation, not the rod assembly drawing.

 

Details

This ATE-6N Rod End is in NS condition and ready to be part of P-51 aircraft restoration projects!

Part Number: ATE-6N
Part Type: Rod End 
Next Assembly: 73-33578-3 - ROD ASSEMBLY – LANDING GEAR RETRACT STRUT CONNECTING
Condition: NS New Surplus. Due to age and shelf wear this part is sold "as-is" and airworthiness is to be determined by a qualified A&P Mechanic.

Read our Comprehensive maintenance article to learn about this Rod End and the Rod Assembly:

https://www.aircorpsaviation.com/mark-on-maintenance-p-51-landing-gear-retration-rod-end-failure-safety-spring-installation/

Located in each landing gear wheel well, between Station 50 and Station 75 of the wing. These critical components require frequent inspection due to their propensity to fail and potentially cause a gear up landing. Commonly called "Gear Links" or "Landing Gear Rod Ends."

AirCorps recommends these inspections / actions.

  • Rod assemblies should be visually checked during pre-flight to verify there are no visible cracks, tube and rod ends are not bent, and Down Indicator Switch Special Bolt is not bent or rotated from alignment with the switch. Know your aircraft so any change will draw your attention.
  • Replace any lightweight ATE-6N rod ends with the heavier new manufactured such as this SM6-7A rod end. (For information regarding rod end identification click HERE.) 
  • Magnaflux testing rod ends if performing any landing gear maintenance work.
  • Install a take-up spring as a preventative measure to ensure that, upon a failure, the broken rod does not wedge and prevent extension or retraction.
  • Thoroughly inspect during each annual inspection
Other related Products:
 
73-33578-2-ACP - TUBE – LANDING GEAR RETRACTING STRUT CONNECTING ROD is PMA approved and available from AIRCORPS AVIATION

73-33578-3-ACP - ROD ASSEM - LANDING GEAR RETRACT STRUT CONNECTING is PMA approved and available from AIRCORPS AVIATION

73-33578-3-HDWR KIT - P-51 Landing Gear Retracting Strut Connecting Rod Hardware Kit is available from AIRCORPS AVIATION

SM6-7A Rod End Heavy is an alternate and available from AIRCORPS AVIATION

Drawing available on AirCorps Library:  https://app.aircorpslibrary.com/Drawing/Viewer/73-33578/

73-54221 BOLT - LANDING GEAR POSITION INDICATOR ACTUATING (2 per aircraft) This is on the electrical installation, not the rod assembly drawing.

 

Warranty Information

All NS parts are sold "as-is". Airworthiness to be determined by an A&P mechanic. No warranty is implied. AirCorps Depot reserves the right to charge a restocking fee when deemed appropriate.

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