Gear Motor Solenoid

[Robert Miller]

Has anyone had to change a gear motor solenoid which is located in a terrible spot aft of the firewall at the top? Where can a person find a replacement apparently Webco does not have them.

Thanks

Bill

[Mark Anderson]

Robert, have you tried Matt Kurke at Comanche Gear ?

[Robert Miller]

Thanks

I have sent Matt a email to see what he has.

[Mark Anderson]

Robert, I got one from him about 2 years ago. I replaced mine preemptively when I had a new instrument panel installed. Also replaced the lights and gear switch and wiring. I got all of it from Matt. Hope he can help you out.


Good luck,

Mark

[N8349P]

Bill,

Replaced one about two years ago. They are available from Aviall (Piper). It is called a contactor. I think it was about $85.00. Mine would fail intermittently and blow the low current gear indicator light breaker. Was only able to replicate by inputting vibration to the unit after I removed it from the plane. I dont envy the reinstall. Pull the original and hook up the wires by rolling everything down toward the floor. I had better luck putting the bolts back in toward the front but make sure you have clearance to the brake fluid resevoir.

Doug Pickett
8349P

[Robert Miller]

Thanks to everyone for the information did find out that Matt had one and also I will able to get one from Prairie Aircraft in Regina Saskatchewan which was in Canada and a overnight on the bus. Apparently it cross references to a Cessna part number as Prairie is a Cessna dealer. It is a challenge to change very time consuming $$$

Regards

Bill