Cessna 210 Nose Gear Shock Strut 1243009-203 Retractable Landing Gear Assembly


CONDITION

Sold as removed.

Assembly removed from aircraft and shows normal signs of previous installation including paint wear, surface marks, minor corrosion in limited areas, and handling traces consistent with landing gear structural components.

Shock strut body, torque links, mounting structure, and pivot points appear intact. No visible major structural cracks or repairs observed.

Hydraulic/oleo strut condition unknown. Unit has not been serviced, charged, or tested after removal.

Buyer responsible for inspection, overhaul, and certification prior to installation.


DESCRIPTION

The Cessna 210 Nose Landing Gear Shock Strut Assembly P/N 1243009-203 is a primary structural and damping component of the retractable nose landing gear system installed on Cessna 210 series aircraft.

This oleo-pneumatic shock strut absorbs landing loads and provides controlled compression during taxi, landing, and ground operations. The integrated torque link assembly maintains proper alignment of the nose wheel during extension and retraction cycles.

The assembly includes the main strut barrel, torque links, pivot structure, steering linkage attachment points, and mounting provisions as shown in photos.

Constructed from aircraft-grade aluminum and steel components, this unit provides strength, fatigue resistance, and dimensional stability required for landing gear structural loads.

The nose gear shock strut is critical for:
• absorbing landing impact forces
• maintaining directional stability during taxi
• supporting retractable landing gear operation
• ensuring proper wheel alignment

Listed in Cessna parts catalogs as part of the nose landing gear assembly group.


ITEM DETAILS

Manufacturer: Cessna Aircraft Company

Part Number: 1243009-203

Description: Nose Landing Gear Shock Strut Assembly

Type: Oleo-pneumatic shock strut

System: retractable landing gear

Configuration:
complete structural nose gear strut assembly with torque links

Material:
aircraft grade aluminum housing with steel internal components

Includes:
torque links
pivot joints
mounting structure
strut barrel


AIRCRAFT FITMENT

Compatible with multiple models of:

Cessna 210 series
Cessna T210 series

Common applications include:

210
210A
210B
210C
210D
210E
210F
210G
210H
210J
210K
210L
210M
210N
T210 series variants

Always verify fitment using aircraft IPC by serial number prior to installation.

Referenced in Cessna Illustrated Parts Catalog nose gear assembly diagrams.


FUNCTION

The nose gear shock strut provides:

• impact absorption during landing
• taxi vibration damping
• structural support for nose gear
• alignment control through torque link system
• controlled compression via hydraulic and air charge system

Maintenance manuals describe the nose gear shock strut as part of the retractable landing gear system requiring proper servicing and inspection intervals.


APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS

Overall height: approx. 14 – 16 inches

Width across torque links: approx. 8 – 10 inches

Main barrel diameter: approx. 3 – 3.5 inches

Lower fork width: approx. 3 – 4 inches


APPROXIMATE WEIGHT

Item weight: approx. 10 – 13 lbs

Shipping weight: approx. 14 – 18 lbs

Estimated package size:
18 x 12 x 10 inches


INCLUDED

1x Cessna 210 Nose Gear Shock Strut Assembly

P/N 1243009-203

Includes components visible in photos only.