183-00100 - Cleveland OEM Brake Bleeder Cap

183-00100 – Cleveland OEM Brake Bleeder Cap

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Overview

The Cleveland 183-00100 is the genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) brake bleeder cap for the vast majority of Cleveland brake master cylinders installed on certified aircraft. This component is designed by Cleveland Wheels & Brakes (a division of Parker Hannifin) to thread onto the brake bleeder screw, providing a clean interface for maintenance and protecting the valve from contamination. As the original factory-specified part, it guarantees a perfect fit and function for maintaining the integrity of one of the most common and trusted braking systems in general aviation.

Key Features

• OEM Specification: As the genuine OEM part, it is manufactured to the exact dimensional and material specifications required by Cleveland for their master cylinder assemblies, ensuring perfect compatibility.
• Contaminant Protection: Its primary function is to seal the top of the bleeder valve, preventing moisture, dirt, dust, and other contaminants from collecting in the bleeder port, which could compromise the hydraulic system during service.
• Clean Bleeding Interface: Provides a uniform, clean point of connection for the hoses from pressure or vacuum brake bleeding systems, helping to make the maintenance process efficient and spill-free.
• Direct Fit & Function: Engineered to fit perfectly on the designated Cleveland bleeder screw, providing a secure, hand-tight fit that is easy for mechanics to remove and reinstall.
• Factory Standard: The original component installed on thousands of aircraft from Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, and many other manufacturers, making it the standard for factory-correct restorations and repairs.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 183-00100
• Manufacturer: Cleveland Wheels & Brakes (Parker Hannifin)
• Component Type: Brake Bleeder Valve Cap
• Material: Plastic / Vinyl Compound
• Primary Application: Cleveland Brake Master Cylinders
• Certification: FAA Production Approval

Aircraft Compatibility

The Cleveland 183-00100 is the OEM cap for the master cylinders used on a vast portion of the global general aviation fleet. Its application is nearly universal on aircraft equipped with standard Cleveland brake systems.

• Common Aircraft Manufacturers:
  • Cessna: 152, 172, 182, 206, 210, 310, etc.
  • Piper: Cherokee, Archer, Arrow, Saratoga, Seneca, etc.
  • Beechcraft: Bonanza, Baron, etc.
  • Mooney: M20 series
  • Cirrus: SR20, SR22 (earlier models)
  • And countless other certified and experimental aircraft.
  • Applicable Textron Aircraft By Type
  • • Baron Series B55, E55, 58 or G58
    • Caravan or Grand Caravan EX
    • Skyhawk
    • Skylane
    • Stationair
    • • List not comprehensive, may be applicable on other models.
    
    

Applications

The 183-00100 is a small but essential component for the proper maintenance of the aircraft's braking system:

• Brake System Maintenance: A key part that must be removed and reinstalled every time the brake system is bled.
• Contamination Prevention: Protects the hydraulic system's integrity by keeping the bleeder port, a direct path into the system, clean.
• Annual & Routine Inspections: Frequently replaced during inspections if the original cap is found to be missing, cracked, or damaged.

Why Choose 183-00100?

For a factory-correct repair or restoration, using the genuine Cleveland 183-00100 OEM part is the definitive choice. It guarantees you are installing the exact component that the aircraft was delivered with, ensuring there are no questions about fit, form, or function. While simple, a missing or broken bleeder cap can allow contaminants to foul the bleeder screw, complicating future maintenance and potentially allowing dirt near a critical opening in the hydraulic system. Maintaining your aircraft with genuine Cleveland parts ensures adherence to the original, certified design.

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The aircraft brake system is a closed hydraulic loop. The only intended exit point for fluid or air is through the orifice in the bleeder screw, which is located at a high point in the system to facilitate the purging of trapped air. The 183-00100 cap acts as the first line of defense for this critical port. By keeping the external threads and the valve seat clean, it ensures that when the bleeder screw is loosened during maintenance, no dirt or grit is inadvertently drawn into the hydraulic fluid, which could otherwise damage the sensitive seals within the master cylinder or brake caliper.

Note: This component should be installed hand-tight. Do not overtighten. It is designed to be a protective dust cap, not to hold hydraulic pressure. The bleeder screw itself provides the primary seal for the hydraulic system.