0455028-1 – Textron Aviation OEM Aileron Push-Pull Rod for Cessna 150/152
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Overview
The 0455028-1 is a flight-critical, genuine Textron Aviation (Cessna) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) aileron push-pull rod. This is a primary flight control component, engineered to serve as the direct mechanical link between the aileron bellcrank and the aileron control horn within the wing structure of Cessna 150 and 152 series aircraft. Its function is to transmit the pilot's control inputs into a direct, positive movement of the aileron, thereby controlling the aircraft's roll axis.
This push-pull rod is manufactured from high-strength 2024-T3 aluminum alloy tubing to a precise, engineered length. It features threaded ends designed to accept adjustable rod end bearings, which are essential for the correct rigging of the aileron system. As a genuine OEM part, it is the only component guaranteed to possess the material strength, dimensions, and fatigue resistance required for this critical, no-compromise application.
Key Features
Genuine Textron Aviation (Cessna) OEM Part: Guarantees the part is the factory-specified and fully certified component, ensuring a perfect fit and uncompromising flight safety.
Primary Flight Control Component: A direct, load-bearing link in the aileron control system, essential for the command of the aircraft's roll axis.
High-Strength 2024-T3 Aluminum: Fabricated from certified 2024-T3 aluminum alloy tubing, offering an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and excellent resistance to fatigue.
Transmits Aileron Control Inputs: Designed to operate in both tension and compression to provide precise, positive movement of the aileron surface.
Threaded Ends for Rigging: The precision-cut threads at each end allow for the installation of rod end bearings (heim joints), enabling the fine adjustments necessary for correct aileron rigging and travel.
Flight-Critical for Roll Control: The integrity of this component is directly linked to the pilot's ability to control the aircraft.
Technical Specifications
Part Number: 0455028-1
Component Type: Aileron Push-Pull Rod
OEM Authority: Textron Aviation (Cessna)
Material: 2024-T3 Aluminum Alloy Tubing.
Finish: Alodine or other protective coating per OEM specification.
Ends: Threaded to accept standard rod end bearings.
Governing Specification: Textron Aviation Engineering Drawing 0455028.
Aircraft Compatibility
This OEM aileron push-pull rod is the specified component for the classic Cessna 150 and 152 models.
Primary Aircraft Platforms:
Cessna 150 (all variants, e.g., 150E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M)
Cessna 152 / A152 Aerobat (all variants)
Note: Verification of applicability is the absolute responsibility of the installer. The aircraft's current Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) for its specific serial number is the final and absolute authority for confirming part number eligibility.
Applications
Sole Application: To serve as the rigid control rod connecting the aileron bellcrank to the aileron horn within the wing flight control system of specified Cessna 150 and 152 aircraft.
Why Choose 0455028-1?
A primary flight control rod is a "no-compromise" component where failure would be catastrophic. The genuine Textron OEM 0455028-1 is the only part guaranteed to be manufactured from the correct, certified 2024-T3 alloy, with the correct tube diameter and wall thickness, and machined to the precise length required for proper aileron rigging and travel. A locally fabricated part, or a part made from an unknown material, could bend, buckle under compression, or fail from fatigue, resulting in a complete and unrecoverable loss of roll control.
The design of a push-pull rod like the 0455028-1 is primarily governed by its ability to resist buckling while under a compressive load. According to Euler's column formula, the critical buckling load of a rod is directly proportional to its material's modulus of elasticity and the area moment of inertia of its cross-section, and inversely proportional to the square of its length. The engineering choice of a hollow tube is deliberate and highly efficient. For a given weight of material, a tubular cross-section provides a significantly higher area moment of inertia than a solid rod of the same weight. This makes the tube vastly stiffer and more resistant to buckling under the compressive forces experienced when the pilot commands an aileron to deflect upwards. The 2024-T3 aluminum alloy is chosen for its high modulus of elasticity and yield strength in a lightweight package, creating a flight control rod that is both light and exceptionally robust against failure in both tension and compression.
Note: This is a primary flight control, flight-critical component. Installation, rigging, and adjustment must be performed by a certified A&P mechanic in strict accordance with the Cessna 150/152 maintenance manual. After installation, the aileron's full range of travel, cable tensions, and neutral position must be verified as part of a comprehensive flight control check before the aircraft is returned to service. The rod must be regularly inspected for straightness, corrosion, and the security and condition of its attached rod end bearings.
Documentation
All technical data, installation procedures, and rigging specifications for the 0455028-1 push-pull rod are proprietary to Textron Aviation. This information is contained within the official Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts Catalog for the applicable aircraft model. No public-facing documentation is available.