97-820000-613 - Textron Aviation OEM Nose Gear Strut Assembly for King Air 200 Series

97-820000-613 – Textron Aviation OEM Nose Gear Strut Assembly for King Air 200 Series

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Overview

The Textron Aviation 97-820000-613 is a genuine OEM, flight-critical nose gear strut assembly for the renowned Beechcraft King Air 200 series of turboprop aircraft. This is a complete oleo-pneumatic shock strut, an advanced mechanical and hydraulic system designed to absorb and dissipate the immense kinetic energy of landing and taxiing. Manufactured from ultra-high-strength steel alloys and machined to exacting tolerances, this assembly supports the forward section of the aircraft on the ground, provides steering control, and ensures the safety and structural integrity of the airframe during all ground operations.

Key Features

• Oleo-Pneumatic Shock Absorption: Utilizes a proven two-stage shock absorption system. An internal charge of high-pressure nitrogen gas acts as a compressible spring to absorb impacts, while hydraulic fluid is forced through an orifice to dampen oscillations and prevent rebound.
• Ultra-High-Strength Steel Construction: The main cylinder and piston are fabricated from ultra-high-strength, heat-treated steel alloys to withstand the extreme static, dynamic, and fatigue loads experienced by the landing gear.
• Chrome-Plated Piston: The sliding inner piston is plated with a hard, mirror-finish chrome layer. This provides an exceptionally durable, low-friction, and corrosion-resistant surface for the hydraulic seals to ride on, ensuring long service life and preventing fluid leaks.
• Complete Assembly: Supplied as a complete assembly including the main outer cylinder, inner piston, and the torque link assembly (scissors). This ensures all primary structural components are new and ready for installation.
• Genuine Textron OEM Part: As a genuine factory component, it guarantees conformance to the original Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS). This ensures perfect fitment, certified material strength, and the precise internal valving required for proper shock absorption characteristics.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 97-820000-613
• Component Type: Oleo-Pneumatic Nose Gear Shock Strut Assembly
• Primary Structure Material: High-Tensile, Heat-Treated Steel Alloy
• Piston Finish: Hard Chrome Plating
• Damping Medium: MIL-H-5606 Aviation Hydraulic Fluid
• Spring Medium: High-Pressure Nitrogen Gas
• Included Sub-Assemblies: Main Cylinder, Piston, Torque Links (Scissors)
• Certification: FAA Production Approval

Aircraft Compatibility

The 97-820000-613 is the specific OEM nose gear strut assembly for the Beechcraft King Air 200 series, one of the most successful turboprop aircraft families ever built.

• Primary Aircraft Models:
  • Beechcraft King Air 200
  • Beechcraft King Air B200
  • Beechcraft Super King Air

Applications

The nose gear strut is a flight-critical system with several key roles:

• Landing Impact Absorption: Its primary function is to absorb and dissipate the vertical energy of landing, protecting the airframe from structural damage.
• Ground Operations & Taxiing: Dampens vibrations and shocks from taxiways and runways, providing a stable platform for ground maneuvering and ensuring passenger comfort.
• Nose Wheel Steering: Provides the structural housing and pivot point for the nose wheel steering mechanism.
• Mandatory Overhaul Item: Landing gear assemblies are time-lifed components that require periodic removal and complete overhaul, including non-destructive testing (NDT) for cracks, replacement of all seals, and re-certification.

Why Choose 97-820000-613?

The landing gear is arguably the most highly stressed component on an aircraft, and its failure is catastrophic. Using a genuine Textron Aviation 97-820000-613 OEM strut assembly is the only way to ensure you are installing a part with a known, certified history, free from hidden fatigue damage, and built to the exact specifications of the original design. It eliminates the uncertainties of using repaired or questionably sourced components, guaranteeing the safety, reliability, and structural integrity of the aircraft.

Order Your 97-820000-613 Nose Gear Strut Assembly Now

Ensure the safety and integrity of your aircraft with a genuine, factory-new landing gear assembly from Textron Aviation. Visit Airparts.aero to order your 97-820000-613 nose gear strut today.

The 97-820000-613 oleo-pneumatic strut is an advanced energy dissipation device. Upon landing impact, the strut compresses rapidly. This action forces the hydraulic fluid within the main chamber through a small, precisely sized orifice into an upper chamber. This fluid transfer provides powerful damping, converting the kinetic energy of the impact into heat within the hydraulic fluid. Simultaneously, the compression of the strut reduces the volume of the upper chamber, further compressing the high-pressure nitrogen gas. This compressed gas acts like a pneumatic spring, storing the energy of the impact and then gently re-extending the strut to its normal static height, preventing a harsh rebound. The torque links, or "scissors," are critical for preventing the piston from rotating within the cylinder, keeping the wheel assembly aligned straight ahead.

Note: This is a flight-critical assembly. Installation must be performed by a certified A&P mechanic with experience in landing gear systems, in strict accordance with the current Textron Aviation maintenance manual. Proper servicing with the correct volume of hydraulic fluid and nitrogen pressure is essential for correct operation. All maintenance actions involving this part must be documented in the aircraft's permanent records.