Belly Pad Aircraft Jacking System – Nose Gear Kit for Cessna 172, 182, 206 & Variants

The Aircraft Jacking Solutions Belly Pad System for Cessna Nose Gear (4360-3) elevates Cessna single-engine aircraft by contacting the fuselage belly rather than the gear legs, a critical capability when the task at hand is removing the main gear legs entirely. Curved lift plates match the Cessna fuselage profile below the main gear box, distributing load evenly across the airframe while the gear legs are freed for removal, inspection, or replacement. At 3,800 lbs rated capacity with a built-in hydraulic safety stop, the 4360-3 is the right tool when gear-leg removal is the job.

Key Features

• Belly pad lift system contacts fuselage, gear legs fully accessible for removal
• Curved lift plates engineered to match Cessna single-engine fuselage profile
• 3,800 lb rated lift capacity
• Built-in hydraulic safety stop
• 1/4" rubber bonded pads protect airframe skin and paint
• Nylon-lined inserts, paint-safe at all contact points
• Zinc-plated slide tubes with calibrated hash marks
• Lifetime warranty on structural lift components (lift pads, slide tubes, outrigger assemblies, and hydraulic jack body) to the original owner
• Designed and manufactured in the USA by Coppycog Inc., Omaha, Nebraska

Specifications

• Lift capacity: 3,800 lbs
• System type: Complete belly pad jacking system
• Gear position: Nose gear / fuselage belly contact
• Pad shape: Curved (Cessna single-engine fuselage profile)
• Pad material: 1/4" rubber bonded, nylon-lined inserts
• Slide tubes: Zinc-plated with calibrated hash marks
• Safety: Built-in hydraulic safety stop
• Finish: Yellow powder coat
• Warranty: Lifetime on structural lift components (lift pads, slide tubes, outrigger assemblies, hydraulic jack body) to the original owner

What's Included

• 1x AJS hydraulic floor jack with front and rear outriggers
• 1 pair curved belly pads with zinc-plated slide tubes (Cessna single-engine profile, 2 pads)
• 1x nose gear T-stand
• Convertible wood shipping/storage crate

Applications & Compatible Aircraft

The 4360-3 is purpose-built for Cessna single-engine aircraft including the 172, 182, 206, and comparable variants where main gear leg removal is required. Curved lift plates fit the Cessna fuselage belly geometry specifically, confirm fitment for your airframe variant before ordering.

Choosing the Right System

The 4360-3 Belly Pad System is required when main gear leg removal is part of the task. For routine gear, brake, and tire maintenance that does not involve gear leg extraction, the Flat Gear System (4360-1) is a simpler and equally capable alternative. Contact PJi® at phone, email, or chat for system selection guidance.

Aircraft Maintenance Note

Jacking procedures must be performed in accordance with the aircraft's Maintenance Manual (AMM) or Illustrated Parts Catalog jacking section. Confirm manufacturer-approved jacking points before lifting any aircraft. These systems are designed for use by certificated A&P mechanics and are appropriate for FAA Part 145 certificated repair station environments.