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Aircraft Wheel & Prop Balancer Tool

$526.00/Each
Part# 05-12922
MFR Model# TOOL129

Overview

Tire balancer for 1", 1-1/4", and 1-1/2" axles, including Cessna 300 and 400 Series tapered axles with 1-1/2" and 1" bearing bores. Replaces P/N TOOL108.

Wheel & Prop balance is important. Aircraft tires spin 1.6 times faster than car tires. Out-of-balance wheel cause a long list of maintenance problems:
  • Uneven tire wear
  • Premature bearing wear
  • Shimmy and resulting torque link damage
  • Destructive and distracting airframe vibration McFarlane's Wheel / Propeller Balancer is a suspension wheel balancer with a patented design featuring a pivot point that is easily adjustable on-the-fly for maximum balance sensitivity. It is small enough to fit in a tool box and doesn't require a bulky stand. The design is more precise than other static balancing methods, and allows the wheel to be balanced with the bearings and seals installed.

    It's fast and easy! Due to the horizontal balancing orientation, test weights can be temporarily set in place and easily adjusted while balancing. This eliminates the need to tape the test weights. The balancers are precision machined with a black, hard anodized finish, and come in an oiled wooden case. This is a lifetime tool that fits almost all light aircraft wheel/tire assemblies.
    • On-the-fly adjustable pivot point for maximum sensitivity (U.S. Patent No. US 9,032,793 B1)
    • Portable - small enough to fit in your tool box
    • Does not require removal of bearings or seals

Features

  • Adjustable pivot point for maximum sensitivity (Patent Pending)
  • More accurate than "bubble" or "axle and bearing" style balancers
  • Portable - small enough to fit in your tool box
  • Does not require removal of bearings or seals
  • High quality wooden case
  • Less than half the price of bulky axle and bearing type balancers
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Reviews

After many years of using the old method of balancing this item is one of the best, quickest, and easiest to use.

Wings O Verified Purchase

Aircraft Wheel & Prop Balancer 1 / 1-1/4 & 1-1/2 TooL129

August 22, 2024

I suppose it works, wheel weights on back order.

Trans C Verified Purchase

Aircraft Wheel & Prop Balancer 1 / 1-1/4 & 1-1/2 TooL129

November 29, 2023

works great. now i just need some bigger weights for my 10 in wheels. they are so out of balance!

Wiley Verified Purchase

Aircraft Wheel & Prop Balancer 1 / 1-1/4 & 1-1/2 TooL129

August 8, 2023

Q&A

Please note, Aircraft Spruce Canada's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce Canada assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.

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