Horizontal stab leading edge protection

nicow · Post by **nicow** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:44 am

Has anyone found a good method of protecting the leading edge of the horizontal stabiliser from stone damage etc. I've seen the black tape that is sometimes used but I was hoping for something that offers a little more protection, Thanks

CraigH · Post by **CraigH** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 3:03 am

I don't have the part number, but Cessna actually makes a rubber strip that glues on the leading edge of the horizontal. One of the guys in the 120-140 Association gave me the info. I had a set of them on my 140A.

Post by **GAHorn** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 5:30 am

Unless it's performed under a Service Kit, ... the thick rubber stone-guard requires STC or other approval in the SAT region.
The best protection for the tail is....wheel pants. IMHO

Indopilot · Post by **Indopilot** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 11:44 pm

Just looked it up and the Service kit for the rubber Horizontal leading edge cover is AK182-217. That covers S/N18003-20999 and 25000-27169. That same kit also covers most of the single engine Cessna's out there. We are using mud and rock flaps on our A/C and are still getting rock damage.

FWIW Brian