| | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,341 Member/1000+posts | | Member/1000+posts Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,341 | Does anyone know where I might buy a new gust lock to replace the old grungy one that came with my 1975 150?
I have had no luck looking for a new one on the Internet at all!
It's red, while, and blue, and says Remove Before Flying, or words to that effect.
Thanks for responding. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,873 Likes: 3 Member/2500+posts | | Member/2500+posts Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,873 Likes: 3 | There are several different versions of the gust lock, depending on model year. You can always get one from Cessna of course, but last time I checked, the price was outrageous, I recall something like $400. You could manufacture one from scratch and have it silkscreened for less. (that would be legal too, under the owner manufactured parts rules)
Best bet to find a used one is ebay or barnstormers.com just keep in mind that they are not necessarily interchangeable from one year to the next. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 63 Member | | Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 63 | Paul,
what is the gust lock? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,341 Member/1000+posts | | Member/1000+posts Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,341 | Thanks, Royson. Interesting that they are not all the same. I can believe the price that Cessna charges - I priced some new control wheel covers from them and THEY were $279.00 EACH.
Peter: it's the little hook with the Remove Before Flying logo that you stick in the control column to keep the alierons and horiz. stab. from moving around in the wind when on the ground. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,433 Likes: 3 Member/7500+posts | | Member/7500+posts Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,433 Likes: 3 | They are not all the same because the mag switch is in different places in different models, and the flag on the lock is designed to block the mag switch.
Charles | | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,691 Member/1500+posts | | Member/1500+posts Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,691 | How can they ask 400 bucks for that with a straight face.
It cant cost 4.00 to make that. OH- maybe I just figured out their pricing strategy.
Does that mean the rheostat for the instrument lights cost Cessna 20.00? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,024 Likes: 1 Member/1000+posts | | Member/1000+posts Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,024 Likes: 1 | Probably! 
John
150-61401
C-FUUE
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,341 Member/1000+posts | | Member/1000+posts Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,341 | Up-date on the control lock issue:
My stick-on decal looks great.
Before installing it, I had a printer make some extra copies on adhesive-backed paper.
If any Club member would like one - send me an SASE at:
Paul Poindexter
C/O Flying Flags RV Resort
180 Avenue of the Flags
Buellton, CA 93427 | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,640 Likes: 49 Member/2500+posts | | Member/2500+posts Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,640 Likes: 49 | Envelope is on the way to you Paul, I'm going to repaint the lock for mine and use your decal!
Any pics of your job???
Thanks!
Jim
Delta Pilot Ghetto
KFFC Falcon Field
N378T
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,341 Member/1000+posts | | Member/1000+posts Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,341 | RR, Jim. I'm going to L.A. for business tomorrow, and San Diego after that to see my daughter but I'll mail you one as soon as I get back - in probably 3-4 days. | | |
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